Financial Director

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected organisation in the FMCG sector is seeking a Finance Executive to guide financial strategy and drive performance. The successful candidate will oversee financial functions, ensuring compliance and leading a finance team while partnering with the CEO. Applicants should be qualified Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) with a proven track record in senior finance roles, strong governance capabilities, and experience in FMCG or manufacturing. The role offers stability and the opportunity to implement meaningful improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior finance leadership, ideally at Financial Manager or Financial Director level.
• Prior experience in FMCG or manufacturing is essential.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the full finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, and governance.
• Drive financial strategy, cost optimisation, and profitability initiatives.
• Ensure accurate statutory reporting, tax management, and audit processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial governance

Strategic planning

Leadership

Business partnering

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Join a highly respected organisation within the baking and FMCG manufacturing industry, known for its national footprint, long-standing heritage, and commitment to quality.

This is an influential Finance Executive role where you will partner with the CEO and leadership team to guide financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and drive operational performance.

The environment offers stability, a collaborative culture, and the autonomy to implement meaningful financial improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the full finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and governance.
• Drive financial strategy, cost optimisation, and profitability initiatives across the business.
• Ensure accurate and compliant statutory reporting, tax management, and audit processes.
• Provide strategic commercial insights to support operational and executive decision‑making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team.
• Strengthen internal controls and champion financial best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in senior finance leadership, ideally at Financial Manager or Financial Director level.
• Prior experience in FMCG or manufacturing is essential.
• Strong financial governance, strategic planning, and commercial decision‑making capability.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• A proven track record of leading teams, influencing executives, and driving operational improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business partnering skills.

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