A leading FMCG company is looking for an experienced Financial Manager with strong analytical and commercial skills to manage and provide financial leadership for a specific Principal or brand portfolio. The role focuses on financial planning, performance insights, and strategic business partnering to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the assigned portfolio.
• Analyse financial performance against budget and forecasts, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reviews to management and key stakeholders.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Act as primary financial liaison with business partners and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Demand Planning to align objectives with financial outcomes.
• Evaluate trade spend effectiveness, monitor pricing strategies, and manage margin performance.
• Review and validate promotional claims, rebates, and discounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and financial KPIs for reporting and performance management.
• Identify cost optimisation or margin improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Requirements:

• Newly qualified CA or BCom Accounting degree with FMCG experience.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Understanding of trade spend management, cost of sales, and FMCG value chain dynamics.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with results-driven focus.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and professional judgment.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: financialcareers@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.