Strategic Finance Manager – FMCG Distribution

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a high-end fine food distributor based in Stellenbosch. This senior role will lead the finance function while working closely with Operations, Procurement, Sales and Logistics to drive profitability, strengthen financial controls and improve overall business performance.

The ideal candidate has a BCom Accounting/Finance, 7-10 years' experience in finance, and strong IFRS/reporting capabilities, with advanced Excel and ERP

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, Finance or related qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
• 7-10 years' relevant finance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Finance Management role.
• Experience within distribution, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing, imports or a supply-chain-driven environment.
• Strong financial reporting, management accounts and statutory reporting experience.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong cash flow and working capital management experience.
• Excellent understanding of inventory valuation, stock control and landed costing.
• Experience managing imports, forex exposure and foreign supplier transactions.
• Strong understanding of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), gross profit and margin analysis.
• Commercial finance experience, including profitability analysis and pricing support.
• Strong knowledge of tax, VAT, audits, financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Proven leadership and finance team management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Proactive and focused on process improvement, accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and partner with Operations, Procurement, Sales and Logistics.
• Drive profitability and improve overall business performance.
• Strengthen financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and management accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Inventory valuation

COGS analysis

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Process improvement

Commercial acumen

Education

BCom Accounting/Finance or related qualification

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a high-end fine food distributor based in Stellenbosch. This senior role will lead the finance function while working closely with Operations, Procurement, Sales and Logistics to drive profitability, strengthen financial controls and improve overall business performance.

The ideal candidate has a BCom Accounting/Finance, 7-10 years' experience in finance, and strong IFRS/reporting capabilities, with advanced Excel and ERP