Supply chain Finance Partner

NicheHR LLP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Gauteng seeks a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and compliance in the FMCG sector. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in finance and a strong background in SAP financial systems. This role emphasizes budget management, audit readiness, and financial analysis to ensure adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management roles, preferably in FMCG / Personal Care sectors.
• Experience working in multi-country operations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Preparation of Opex Budget Variance Reports and Monthly MIS.
• Manage Internal and External Audits ensuring closure within one month.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Expertise in SAP and financial systems

Solid understanding of FMCG cost structures

Excellent communication skills

Audit readiness

Proficiency in variance analysis

Education

CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager Operations & Compliance

Location: Gauteng

Industry: FMCG / Personal Care Experience: 10+ years

Reporting To: Head of Finance / CFO

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager with a strong background in FMCG and Personal Care sectors to oversee financial operations, compliance, budgeting, cost management, and internal controls. This role requires a high level of expertise in operational finance, audits, costing, and SAP-based financial systems, ensuring adherence to global best practices and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
  • Preparation of Opex Budget Variance Reports and Monthly MIS to highlight overruns and guide management decisions.
  • Monitor IRR of CAPEX and conduct Post-CAPEX Analysis to assess project viability and ROI.
  • Preparation of Capital Commitment Reports on a quarterly basis.
• Costing & Inventory Control
  • Conduct Product Costing Reviews, Usage Variance Analysis, and Cost Benchmarking with other manufacturing locations and 3rd party units.
  • Manage Factory Costings and control of Raw Material / Packaging Material (RM / PM) via MAP checks.
  • Monitor Material Price Variance (MPV) and Total Delivered Cost (TDC) periodically reviewed by senior management.
  • Conduct Inventory Verification quarterly with third-party reconciliation and final stock posting in SAP.
  • Monthly provisioning for Overheads and Open Purchase Orders.
  • Review and reporting of Factory Wastage on a monthly basis.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls
  • Manage Internal and External Audits (South Africa and Atlanta entities), ensuring closure within one month of financial close.
  • Conduct detailed Trial Balance Reviews (P&L and Balance Sheet GLs) including schedule analysis and ageing.
  • Ensure Delegation of Authority (DOA) compliance.
  • Oversee Vendor Reconciliation and Balance Confirmations.
  • Monitor Fixed Assets Accounting, including depreciation and yearly physical verification.
  • Ensure correct Intercompany (IC) Markup is maintained.
  • Provisioning for Slow and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB).
• Operational Finance
  • Ensure advance payments are tracked, followed up with invoices and accounted properly.
  • Maintain compliance and documentation for import and foreign payments.
  • Monitor Open PO and GRIR ageing.
  • Support new product costings as per business requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in SAP and financial systems
• Solid understanding of FMCG cost structures and manufacturing finance
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Audit readiness and strong compliance orientation
• Proficiency in variance analysis and operational KPIs

Qualifications

• CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management roles, preferably in FMCG / Personal Care sectors
• Experience working in multi-country operations (especially Africa) will be an added advantage