Commercial Manager

Executive Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. The role requires at least 8 years of experience and strong financial modelling and strategic planning skills. This position involves partnering with senior executives and providing insights to enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years post-qualification experience in a commercial finance role.
• Proven experience partnering with operations in a complex, fast-moving business.
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analysing variances, profitability, and return on investment to support decision-making.
• Partnering with operations and senior executives to drive efficiencies and margins.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Business acumen

Education

Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the business, where finance meets operations. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for providing strategic insights, driving efficiencies, and supporting decision-making to enhance business performance. This is a hands-on role that requires a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing commercial outcomes at both the operational and executive levels.

Other Duties Include

• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analysing variances, profitability, and return on investment to support decision-making
• Partnering with operations and senior executives to drive efficiencies and margins
• Evaluating contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms to optimise profitability
• Presenting financial and commercial insights at a Board and executive level
• Supporting strategic projects including new business initiatives, expansions, and capital investments

Education

Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA

Job Experience & Skills Required

• At least 8 years post-qualification experience in a commercial finance role
• Proven experience partnering with operations in a complex, fast-moving business
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and strategic planning skills
• Exposure to evaluating contracts, pricing, and investment opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, solutions-driven individual with strong business acumen

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