Financial Manager (Fmcg)

Limpopo Personnel; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in eMalahleni is seeking a candidate with a B Com Financial Qualification and over 5 years of experience in financial and operational management in FMCG. The role involves driving improvement in financial operations, managing subordinates, and overseeing daily business activities. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential. This is an opportunity to influence operational efficiency and business strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial and operational management experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Ability to manage subordinates with motivational and leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational value chain improvement and timely reporting.
• Support management in addressing operational value drivers.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met through improvements.
• Optimize and manage fixed assets for sustainability.
• Oversee daily business activities and manage budgets.

Skills

Financial Accounting Skills

Risk Analysis & Management Reporting

Stock Management

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Education

B Com Financial Qualification / Commercial / Business Management degree

Job description

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• B Com Financial Qualification / Commercial / Business Management degree
• Completed Articles with financial accounting skills and understanding of IFRS
• Minimum 5 Years Financial with Operation Management experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Risk Analysis & Management Reporting
• Financial and Operational Management
• Stock Management and Balancing
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed understanding of management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent personal organization and business administration skills
• Ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and drive under timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Managing of subordinates with the necessary motivational and leadership skills
• Proficient in Excel (advanced)
• Maintain control systems and adherence to Corporate Governance
• Exposure to annual budget processes and managing thereof

Role and responsibilities:

• Driving the financial and operational value chain improvement and reporting through system-driven, accurate, on-time reporting based on operational value drivers.
• Supporting Management Team in prioritizing and taking remedial actions where operational value drivers are not met through enquiry, root cause analysis, action planning, and implementation.
• Ensuring customer requirements are consistently met through constant monitoring of the operational value chain and implementing cost-effective, productive improvements.
• Driving innovation to ensure continuous improvement in operations and removal of root causes of operational inefficiencies.
• Optimizing and extending the useful life of fixed assets.
• Driving long-term, sustainable improvements in energy efficiency and reliability.
• Supporting the General Manager by overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, and communicating business goals.
• Hiring and training employees, monitoring and motivating staff, supporting staff development, and increasing staff productivity.
• Managing operational costs, enhancing efficiency, ensuring good customer service, driving indirect sales, improving revenue, streamlining administration processes, engaging with vendors, and identifying business opportunities.
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, generating new business, improving service, ensuring sustainability, and meeting business objectives.