Cfo - Fmcg

findojobs-za; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Durban is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial function. The CFO will be responsible for shaping the financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, capable of leading a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical leader with strong integrity and governance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO to drive long-term financial strategy.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with banks and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Resilience

Adaptability

Ethical leadership

Governance mindset

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function of a leading FMCG company headquartered in Durban.

The CFO will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company's financial strategy to support sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence across South Africa and regional markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership :
   Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive long-term financial and operational strategy.
   Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment.
   Support business transformation, including digitization and route-to-market optimisation.
   Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
   Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and local tax regulations.
   Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation effectively.
2. Business Partnering & Operational Support :
   Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to drive profitability and cost efficiencies.
   Develop pricing strategies and margin analysis models to enhance product competitiveness.
3. Governance & Compliance :
   Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (SARS, BEE compliance, Companies Act).
   Oversee risk management, internal controls, and audits (internal and external).
4. Investor Relations & Funding :
   Maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, and key stakeholders.
   Manage funding strategies, including debt, equity, and alternative financing.
5. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
   Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical leader with strong integrity and governance mindset.