Strategic Finance Leader, Shared Services & Automation

Salix Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in poultry and food production is seeking a Finance Manager for their shared services. This role requires a CA(SA) with strong leadership and financial management skills, overseeing multiple disciplines, including Accounts Payable and Compliance. The Finance Manager will strategize for operational excellence across the group, lead teams, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with a passion for financial leadership.
• 5+ years of managerial experience in finance.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Finance Shared Services strategy.
• Manage SLAs and KPIs for performance excellence.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and month-end close processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary finance teams and mentor members.
• Drive process improvements and standardization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP proficiency

Understanding of IFRS

Operational excellence

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP R/3 FI, SD, MM modules

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leader in poultry and food production is seeking a Finance Manager for their shared services. This role requires a CA(SA) with strong leadership and financial management skills, overseeing multiple disciplines, including Accounts Payable and Compliance. The Finance Manager will strategize for operational excellence across the group, lead teams, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.