Strategic Finance Lead for FMCG & Manufacturing

Finance Corporate; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Gauteng is seeking a Finance Manager to optimize operations and drive business growth. The role entails managing the full finance function, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in the manufacturing or FMCG sector and is a qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA professional. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Impact on profitability and operations

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full finance function including reporting, budgets, and forecasting.
• Driving financial performance through strategic insights and business partnering.
• Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Stock management

Operational finance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or CIMA

Job description

A leading finance firm in Gauteng is seeking a Finance Manager to optimize operations and drive business growth. The role entails managing the full finance function, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in the manufacturing or FMCG sector and is a qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA professional. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration and career growth.