Head Of Finance Operations

Ntice Search Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG powerhouse in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned finance leader to drive financial reporting and compliance. This senior role demands hands-on leadership, with responsibilities extending across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance within multinational FMCG environments, hold a professional qualification (CA(SA)/ACCA/CPA), and have a strong knowledge of IFRS and SAP. Competitive compensation and opportunities for leadership development are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' finance/accounting experience in FMCG multinational environments and ideally shared services space.
• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• Leadership experience is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Finance Operations function with full accountability for general ledger, statutory reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to align financial reporting with broader business strategy.
• Ensure strong governance and adherence to IFRS and local regulations.
• Manage external audits, tax submissions, and regulatory filings.
• Deliver clear, high-quality financial statements that support decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional qualification: CA(SA) / ACCA / CPA

Tools

SAP (FI / CO / MM / AA)

Job description

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has opened for a seasoned finance leader to join a global FMCG powerhouse.

This senior role sits at the heart of the business, driving financial reporting, compliance, and transformation across multiple business units.

It's a hands-on leadership position where accuracy, agility, and innovation meet.

In this role, you will oversee the full spectrum of financial operations, reporting, and compliance for the group's South African entities.

Your mandate is to ensure that reporting is accurate, timely, and fully compliant, while continuously improving processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Finance Operations function with full accountability for general ledger, statutory reporting, compliance, and internal controls
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, including Commercial, Treasury, and Tax teams, to align financial reporting with broader business strategy
• Ensure strong governance and adherence to IFRS, local regulations, and internal standards
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Manage external audits, tax submissions, and regulatory filings
• Deliver clear, high‑quality financial statements that support decision‑making at local and global level
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing insights that go beyond reporting
• Support strategic decision‑making through financial analysis, planning, and forecasting
• Drive the adoption of digital tools (SAP, BI, Excel automation) to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, ensuring scalability and long‑term sustainability of finance operations
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across reporting and operations

Required Skills

We're seeking a hands‑on, commercially aware finance leader with a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset.

• Professional qualification: CA(SA) / ACCA / CPA
• 8+ years' finance/accounting experience in FMCG multinational environments and ideally shared services space
• Strong IFRS knowledge, with proven SAP (FI / CO / MM / AA) expertise
• Leadership experience (non‑negotiable)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail