Finance Manager (12-Month Contract) – Strategic Partner

Brambles

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Stryker South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term assignment to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will partner with senior leaders to optimize performance, improve reporting quality, and drive cost efficiency while managing a local finance team.

The role requires 8+ years in financial planning/controlling, a CA(SA) or CIMA qualification, and strong ERP experience. English fluency is essential; MedTech, FMCG, or Logistics familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in financial planning, controlling, or finance business partnering.
CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified Management Accountant.
Industry experience in MedTech, FMCG, or Logistics, with strong inventory accounting and stock analysis.
Experience in capital investment planning and ROI analysis.
Hands-on experience with inventory reviews and variance reporting.
Experience in organizations with annual revenue of ~ZAR 500 million or more.
Advanced ERP and financial systems proficiency (SAP, Oracle/Hyperion, or similar).
Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business goals.
Partner with the business to analyze financial results, investigate variances, identify root causes, and develop recovery or optimization plans.
Optimize cost structures, productivity, and capital efficiency, monitoring cash flow and implementing actions to improve net working capital.
Analyze pricing and margin performance across products, customers, and business units to define an optimal product mix that maximizes profitability and long-term sustainability.
Manage month-end close activities, reviewing country P&L and balance sheet, and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
Oversee inventory accounting in coordination with Operations and the Inventory Center of Excellence.
Provide analytical support to central FP&A, delivering insights on market trends, sales channel performance, operating expenses, and cost developments.
Lead and develop the local finance team, working closely with the finance shared service center and acting as a key user of financial reporting systems.
Serve as a local partner to the internal control and compliance departments in ensuring supporting the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures.
Manage the statutory audit process.