Financial Manager | Premium Food Distribution | Stellenbosch | Lv

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment invites applications for an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function for a premium food distribution business based in Stellenbosch. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role blends financial leadership with hands-on commercial involvement across procurement, imports, inventory, warehousing and logistics.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant finance experience, including management responsibility, with a strong understanding of inventory,

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting or Finance, SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability required.
• Proven people management experience in a finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate management accounts and statutory compliance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and cash flow planning.
• Optimise working capital through debtor, creditor and inventory control.
• Manage inventory valuation, landed costing and import transactions.
• Analyse profitability by product, customer and channel to support pricing.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations and Logistics to drive efficiency.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical ability

People management

Education

BCom in Accounting, Finance or related field

SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function of a premium food distribution business based in Stellenbosch. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role combines financial leadership with hands‑on commercial involvement across procurement, imports, inventory, warehousing and logistics. It would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams to improve profitability, strengthen controls and drive business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate management accounts, financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and cash flow planning.
• Optimise working capital through effective debtor, creditor and inventory management.
• Oversee inventory valuation, landed costing, import transactions and foreign exchange exposure.
• Analyse product, customer and channel profitability, supporting pricing and margin improvements.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations and Logistics to improve processes and performance.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee tax, VAT and audit requirements.

Requirements

• BCom in Accounting, Finance or a related field; completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
• 7–10 years’ relevant finance experience, including at least 3 years in a finance management role.
• Experience within distribution, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing or imports.
• Strong understanding of inventory, landed costing, imports, forex and working capital management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability and people management skills.