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Job summary
A global FMCG powerhouse in Pretoria is seeking a Commercial Finance Director to lead the commercial finance agenda across Southern Africa. This role involves driving profitable growth, overseeing sales forecasting, and building a high-performing team while shaping the financial direction of the organization. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in commercial finance and possess a professional finance qualification. This is a unique opportunity to impact a leading global brand.
Qualifications
- Senior finance and commercial leader with years' experience.
- Extensive experience partnering with Sales and Customer Development teams.
- Proven expertise in forecasting, pricing, ROI, and resource allocation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial finance agenda including pricing and resource allocation.
- Drive profitable growth through joint business planning and negotiations.
- Shape the medium- to long-term commercial strategy.
Skills
Education
I am partnering with a global FMCG powerhouse – a business with iconic brands trusted by billions of consumers in over countries.
Purpose-driven and performance-focused, it is recognised for building exceptional leaders while driving sustainable growth at scale. We are seeking a Commercial Finance Director to lead the commercial finance and performance agenda across Southern Africa.
This pivotal leadership role will partner closely with the regional executive team, customer development, and sales leaders to shape strategy, ensure financial stewardship, and deliver in‑year growth. The mandate: Partner with Sales and Customer Development teams to drive profitable growth, joint business planning, and terms negotiations. Lead the commercial finance agenda – resource allocation, pricing, ROI on customer investments, and trade spend optimisation. Oversee the S&OP sales forecasting process, ensuring accuracy, rigour, and alignment with business plans. Shape medium- to long‑term commercial strategy across customers, channels, and innovation pipelines. Drive margin improvement, working capital discipline, and compliance across commercial operations. Build, develop, and inspire a high‑performing, diverse team while championing change and inclusion.
The profile we’re seeking: Senior finance and commercial leader with
- years' experience, including extensive commercial finance partnering with Sales / Customer Development teams.
Proven expertise in forecasting, pricing, ROI, and resource allocation. Strong experience in S&OP sales forecasting and performance management. Track record of influencing executive‑level stakeholders and driving results in complex environments. Professional finance qualification (CA / ACMA / CIMA or equivalent) strongly preferred. Resilient, commercially sharp, and a proven leader of people and change. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of a global organisation that combines scale, purpose, and performance.
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