Senior Operations and Finance Manager - Irene

Talent Evolution; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Evolution in Pretoria seeks an accomplished operations and finance leader to drive strategic execution and optimise performance across the business. You will integrate commercial insight with operational discipline to deliver sustainable value, working with senior teams to translate strategy into measurable financial outcomes.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong cash flow and budgeting expertise, and a track record of improving returns on capital.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Extensive senior management experience in operations leadership within retail, FMCG, distribution, direct selling or a similar environment.
• Proven experience scaling operations and delivering measurable efficiency improvements.
• Demonstrated experience managing large operational budgets and accountability for financial performance and ROI.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Proven experience in cash flow and treasury management, working capital optimisation and liquidity management.
• Demonstrated experience managing and improving balance sheet performance.
• Experience evaluating capital expenditure projects, business investments and strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of inventory optimisation, stock management and supply chain economics.
• Experience leading finance and operations teams.
• Proven ability to translate operational strategies into measurable financial outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business Administration/Operations/SCM

Job description

Role Requirements Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualification advantageous.

• Extensive senior management experience in operations leadership within retail, FMCG, distribution, direct selling or a similar environment.
• Proven experience scaling operations and delivering measurable efficiency improvements.
• Demonstrated experience managing large operational budgets and accountability for financial performance and return on investment.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Proven experience in cash flow and treasury management, working capital optimisation and liquidity management.
• Demonstrated experience managing and improving balance sheet performance.
• Experience evaluating capital expenditure projects, business investments and strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of inventory optimisation, stock management and supply chain economics.
• Experience leading finance and operations teams.
• Proven ability to translate operational strategies into measurable financial outcomes.

Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of cash flow management, working capital optimisation and treasury principles.
• Knowledge of balance sheet management, asset utilisation, liabilities and return on capital employed.
• Strong financial acumen, profitability analysis and commercial finance expertise.
• Experience in capital allocation, CAPEX evaluation and investment governance.
• Understanding of inventory investment, stock availability, obsolescence and supply chain cost drivers.
• Knowledge of financial controls, reporting, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial thinking.
• Financial acumen and business performance management.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Cash flow, working capital and capital management.
• Operational excellence and process optimisation.
• Leadership and team development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Planning, organisation and execution.
• Sound judgement and decision-making.
• Risk awareness and governance.
• Results orientation and accountability.
• High integrity, resilience and professional maturity.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Change management and continuous improvement.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.