Finance and Business Operations Manager- FMCG - Cape Town

Recruiter:

Service Solutions

Job Ref:

SSS - C

Date posted:

Monday, July 27, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Basic

SUMMARY:
Finance and Business Operations Manager- FMCG - Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

International FMCG Retailer with HO in Cape Town is seeking to employ an experienced Fiancance and business Operations Manager to join their ever growing team

Position Purpose

Acts as key business partner to all departments and senior management. Responsible for providing business performance analysis and managing the Sales & Operations Planning process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of Finance and Operations analysists in various aspects of the business (some of which are outlined below) and act as an internal business partner to the Executive team and department heads.
Monthly volume and rolling forecast cycle for total company, including partnering with the Key accounts and marketing team and reporting back to management;
Forecasting, reporting (month end duties) and variance analysis of the company P&L. Including but not limited to Gross to Net sales, COGS, Distribution, Marketing, Admin, & Selling expenses.
Seasonal analysis around volume, portfolio, pricing and tracking;
Customer, Brand and Retail monthly contribution statement compilation and analysis;
Ensure all pricing for customers is reflected accurately in SAP;
Lead the Budget and Latest estimate process within the organization;
Support the Executive team with various projects and ad-hoc analysis throughout the year.

Personal Characteristics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments;
Proactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete them;
Methodical and structured approach to tasks;
Able to set priorities and clear targets; and
Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business

Skills and Competencies

University and ideally CIMA degree;
A minimum of 4 years'' experience in a controller/business analyst role, preferably in the FMCG industry;
Knowledge and insights about customers and needs in confectionary FMCG industry and/or Retail;
Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; and
Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage

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