Permanent - Financial Manager - Cape Town or Port Elizabeth - South Africa The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health and compliance of the business through accurate reporting, financial controls, budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic financial support — ensuring sound governance while enabling operational and commercial decision‑making. In an FMCG and distribution environment, this role plays a critical part in stock control, margin management, debtor oversight, and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare and present monthly management accounts Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records Oversee general ledger reconciliations and month‑end processes Monitor profitability, margins, and operating expenses Produce cash flow forecasts and financial projections Ensure compliance with IFRS/accounting standards Cash Flow & Working Capital Manage daily cash flow requirements Monitor debtors and creditors aging Oversee payment cycles and supplier reconciliations Implement controls to reduce bad debts and improve collections Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory requirements Manage external audits and liaise with auditors Maintain strong internal financial controls and policies Ensure adherence to company procedures and delegated authorities Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting processes across departments Monitor budget performance and investigate variances Assist department heads with financial planning and cost control Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models Inventory & Cost Control Oversee inventory valuation and stock reconciliations Monitor stock movement, shrinkage, write offs, and variances Ensure accurate landed costing and margin calculations Support warehouse and distribution controls Work with operations and commercial teams on stock planning Leadership & Commercial Support Lead and develop the finance team Drive accountability, accuracy, and process discipline Provide financial insights to support business decisions Evaluate pricing structures, rebates, and promotional spend Partner with commercial and operations teams on profitability Minimum Requirements 5–10 years’ financial management experience FMCG, warehousing, or distribution background advantageous Experience managing finance teams Strong understanding of inventory-based businesses Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field – Completed articles advantageous Professional qualification advantageous: CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA Key Performance Areas Accuracy and timeliness of monthly reporting Cash flow performance Debtor days and collection efficiency Inventory accuracy and stock variance Budget adherence and cost management Audit outcomes and compliance standards Gross profit margin management Finance process improvement implementation Technical Skills Advanced Excel ERP / Accounting systems Financial analysis & reporting VAT & SA financial regulations Competencies & Attributes High attention to detail Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability Commercially minded High integrity and accountability Strong leadership and communication skills Process‑driven and disciplined Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong business acumen #J-18808-Ljbffr