Finance Commercial & Marketing Finance Controller

Danone; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Johannesburg seeks a Finance Commercial & Marketing Finance Controller. The role involves taking financial responsibility for Business Partnering with the Commercial & Marketing teams, driving financial growth, and ensuring accurate forecasts. Candidates should hold a B Comm, have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, and strong financial acumen. Excellent communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP are essential. This position provides a great opportunity for those looking to excel in finance leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in FMCG environment.
• At least 2 years within a leadership role in Finance Business Partnering.

Responsibilities

• Assume financial responsibilities for Business Partnering of the Commercial & Marketing teams.
• Steer financial growth and stability by driving Gross to Net Improvement.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage people

Sound computer literacy

Attention to detail

Strong financial acumen

Strong Analytical skills

Solid SAP FI / CO / MM experience

Education

B Comm {CIMA / CA(SA) advantageous}

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title : Finance Commercial & Marketing Finance Controller

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 11, 2026

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About the job

• To assume financial responsibilities for the Business Partnering of the Commercial & Marketing teams. The C&M Controller will be a key member of the Topline team actively involved in steering financial growth and stability by driving the “Gross to Net Improvement” agenda, leading the business through “Inno / Reno” business case development, driving ROMI within A&P & maintaining an accurate Topline forecast. The C&M Controller will also lead in some areas and support with overall corporate governance within the Topline function.

About you

KEY REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Qualification(s)

• B Comm {CIMA / CA(SA) advantageous} and minimum 5 years relevant experience in FMCG environment. At least 2 years thereof within a leadership role in Finance Business Partnering

Experience and Skills

• Good communication skills (verbal as well as written) as well as influencing skills
• Ability to manage people and their expectations.
• Ability to develop junior talent into readiness for future roles
• Sound computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn
• Strong financial acumen with ability to assess the financial implications of decisions
• Strong Analytical, interpretative and investigative skills
• Information System oriented
• Drive and ambition
• Solid SAP experiences using FI / CO / MM modules
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