Strategic Finance Lead - Logistics & Inventory Control

Tiger Brands; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage internal controls within its logistics environment. The successful candidate will design and implement controls, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. With 8-10 years of experience in an FMCG setting, the applicant should possess strong analytical skills and relevant finance qualifications such as CA (SA) or CIMA. This role offers the opportunity to influence financial processes and improve performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in a FMCG environment.
• Experience of working in Finance team supporting logistics/operations.
• Proven track record in a finance operations role.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor internal controls within the logistics environment.
• Identify and mitigate potential control weaknesses.
• Ensure proper stock counts and strong inventory control.
• Manage variances in goods in transit and finished goods.
• Conduct monthly close in accordance with reporting deadlines.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Computer skills (Oracle, Proteus, MicroStrategy)

Logistics process controlling

Education

Relevant NQF 8 Finance qualification: CA (SA), CIMA

Job description

A leading consumer goods company in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage internal controls within its logistics environment. The successful candidate will design and implement controls, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. With 8-10 years of experience in an FMCG setting, the applicant should possess strong analytical skills and relevant finance qualifications such as CA (SA) or CIMA. This role offers the opportunity to influence financial processes and improve performance across the organization.