Financial Director - FMCG / Retail - Fourways

Top Talent Professional Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Executive to lead Finance and Governance functions. This role requires a CA (SA) with 5-8 years in FMCG, focusing on managing financial risks, working capital, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will present financial results and implement efficiency improvements across the supply chain, ensuring compliance with all legal and HR regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in an FMCG company or similar role.
• Hands-on and operationally focused individual.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict finance discipline and financial controls.
• Manage working capital of roughly R200 million.
• Presentation of annual financial results to investment analysts.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Results-driven

Ability to build relationships

Communication skills

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems (e.g., SYSPRO)

Job description

Full executive responsibility for Finance, Governance, Supply Chain operations (including Procurement, Logistics, Distribution & Service centres), Human Resources, Tax, legal, and Payroll functions for the group.

Responsibilities :

Full responsibility for risk management, corporate governance, and internal control environment.

Managing exposure to financial

• related risks, including safeguarding of company assets and reducing the risk of fraud.

Management of working capital of roughly R200 million.

Responsibility over treasury function, ensuring sufficient funds and facilities are available to support the group's objectives.

Presentation of annual financial results to investment analysts.

Full responsibility for budgets, forecasts, and related cash flow estimates.

Active management of foreign exchange exposure.

Ensure strict finance discipline, financial controls, month-end closure, forecasting methods, and analysis.

Ensure supply chain costs are well managed, and all efficiency and operational improvement opportunities are taken to enhance group margins.

Provide guidance to the Supply Chain team (Procurement and warehouse/logistics) in exploring further cost improvements, including managing 3rd party service providers.

Ensure HR and legislative governance compliance.

Prepare and review legal contracts.

Ensure the business adheres to relevant legislation (CPA, Competition Act, environmental laws, etc.).

Continuously improve the morale and performance of the team under FD control through investment and development, providing opportunities for growth through new roles and responsibilities.

Ongoing implementation of the Loyalty Program.

Implementation of a new repairs system (for products).

Qualifications and experience :

CA (SA)

5-8 years in an FMCG company or similar role.

Ability to communicate and build relationships with all stakeholders.

Ability to work in a pressurized environment.

Hands-on and operationally focused individual.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Results-driven.

Attention to detail.

Strong analytical ability.

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SYSPRO).