Finance Manager: BDS HPC

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Category Financial Director to partner with senior leaders and drive financial management for a key business unit across manufacturing sites and stock locations. You will ensure IFRS compliance, maintain data integrity, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

You will establish annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, lead year-end processes, review journals and reconciliations, and guide the FSSC reporting team to produce timely management packs and tax documentation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with a strong financial background.
• Minimum of 5 years plant/operational FMCG experience.
• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Financial Director to manage financials for a business unit.
• Lead month-end close, journal reviews, and reconciliations for the unit.
• Oversee budget, forecasts, tax packs, and management packs.
• Provide financial inputs and ad hoc reports for business activities.
• Manage capex processes and oversee the FSSC reporting team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic partnering

IFRS knowledge

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! This role will partner with the Category Financial Director to provide the financial management of a selected business unit, ensuring all necessary procedures and policies are in place and are properly followed Focus on the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with IFRS Managing the team of FSSC accountants and provide the review and oversight of balance sheet reconciliations and journals You will also review all financial reporting, including but not limited to, monthly management packs, budgets, forecasts, tax packs, audit packs and profit estimates

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide the Category Financial Director with strong financial support in all aspects of the business/ Category including Marketing/ Innovation NPD Pricing scenario's Establish and lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process of a selected business unit including all manufacturing sites and stock locations associated with the business unit/ Category Manage the year end process of a selected business unit/ Category including the review and submission of the year-end financial pack and tax pack Manage the month end close process for the selected business unit/ Category Provide financial inputs and ad hoc reports on all business-relate activities Review and approve the journals and reconciliations prepared by the financial accountants Complete capex's that is ready for the approval process Up to date list of capex's and position in approval process Implement and maintain proper financial systems and controls Review and oversight of all reporting, including, but not limited to, monthly management packs, budgets, forecasts, tax packs, audit packs and profit estimates You will deliver motivated, well trained and informed FSSC reporting team that deliver output and services according to expectations Manage foreign exchange transactions and ensure adherence to IFRS and Group forex policy Provide annual declaration of assets and business risks to be insured with adequate consideration given to replacement values and risk management issues Include but not limited to: Provide FD with strong Financial Support Establish and lead the annual budgets and forecast Manage year end process Manage month end close process Provide financial Inputs to ad hoc reports on business related activities Review Journals and Recons prepared by Financial Accountants Complete Capex that is ready for the approval process Implements and maintain financial systems and controls Review and have oversights of all reporting management packs, budgets forecasts tax packs and profit estimates Manage foreign exchange transactions Provide business support and partnering to all functions

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

Submission of accurate and complete financial and non-financial reports on/before set deadlines % of accomplishment of Personal Development Plan Goals/objectives and Individual Performance Appraisals Achieve a positive and team orientated culture amongst employees Achievement of a low staff turnover to retain human capital investment Avoid/limit audit findis

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

Qualified CA(SA) Minimum of 5 years plant and operational experience FMCG exposure Strong communications leadership & analytical skills Strong Finance business background Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications Be able to make sound & independent judgements In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.