Finance & Admin Lead, Logistics & Cost Control

Lactalis South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis South Africa is seeking an experienced Finance Admin Manager to oversee financial reporting for the Distribution Centre and factory shop. You will manage procure-to-pay processes, inventory reporting, budgeting, assets verification, and drive governance across multiple sites.

The role requires a Commerce degree and 5+ years in financial/management controls within logistics or FMCG, with strong leadership and ERP experience. SA driver's license essential; position based in Durban, SA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent.
• Proven track record in financial management, systems implementation and controls.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function or management control in logistics.
• Experience in FMCG advantageous.
• Proven people management skills.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of BPCS or similar ERP and reporting tools preferred.
• Customer orientation with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Unendorsed SA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal financial processes across stock control, assets, creditors, and driver accounts.
• Oversee budget process and monthly financial forecasts.
• Coordinate internal and external audits with corrective actions.
• Manage fixed assets, CAPEX requests with ROI justifications.
• Weekly reporting of sales, returns and losses.
• Ensure compliance with OHS ACT and BCEA, drive safe, compliant operations.
• Collaborate with head office finance and other centres for accurate reporting.
• Own and maintain the financial reporting model with variance analysis.
• Drive cost reduction, cash flow improvement and productivity tracking.
• Ensure KPI completion through stakeholder collaboration and timely submission.
• Maintain quality service with clients, suppliers and other departments.
• Oversee factory shop reporting and pricing/compliance processes.
• Lead administration team and develop tools to sustain performance.

Skills

Financial management

Systems implementation

Controls

People management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

ERP reporting tools

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

BPCS System

ERP Reporting Tools

Excel

Job description

Lactalis South Africa is seeking an experienced Finance Admin Manager to oversee financial reporting for the Distribution Centre and factory shop. You will manage procure-to-pay processes, inventory reporting, budgeting, assets verification, and drive governance across multiple sites.

The role requires a Commerce degree and 5+ years in financial/management controls within logistics or FMCG, with strong leadership and ERP experience. SA driver's license essential; position based in Durban, SA.