SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially astute finance professional who thrives on transforming numbers into strategy? Step into a global powerhouse at the forefront of sustainable food production where your insights won’t just be analysed, they’ll shape real business decisions, influence global growth, and open doors to international exposure. Join a team where innovation meets purpose, and your impact is felt far beyond the spreadsheets.
POSITION INFO:
Our client, a global leader in the agri-manufacturing and nutrition space, is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive the financial performance, strategic planning, and forecasting agenda for its South African operations. With over a century of global expertise, this organisation is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will partner closely with business and finance leaders to deliver high-impact insights, streamline reporting, and support strategic growth initiatives. This is a dynamic environment suited to someone who enjoys challenge, complexity, and collaboration on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles across the business.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.
- Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports with actionable insights.
- Partner with senior management to assess business opportunities, capital investments, and market developments.
- Drive data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics, KPI tracking, and scenario planning.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate governance standards, and audit requirements.
- Contribute to the professionalisation and efficiency of financial processes and reporting tools.
Job Experience & Skills Required:- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (CA(SA) / CIMA advantageous).
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in a financial planning & analysis or similar role.
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; and Power BI proficiency essential.
- Experience using ERP systems (M3 or similar); and HFM / OneStream knowledge beneficial.
- Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to translate data into strategy.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capability.
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- Financial Manager
- Group Finance Manager
- Financial Director
- Group Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Financial Controller
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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