Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly:

Required:

• BCom Degree or equivalent qualification; 

• 8+ years of recent experience in a similar role, preferably within commercial finance; 

• Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting  

• Project finance and costing 

• Proven experience in business case development;  

• Proficiency in Ms Excel and data analysis and 

• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  

Preferred:

• CA(SA) or CIMA 

• SAP experience  

• Experience in external audits.  

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint reporting skills 

• Experience in working with Tenders 

• Lead and embed a robust annual budgeting process and rolling forecast framework across the business. 

• Ensure alignment between strategic plans, operational plans, and financial forecasts.  

• Drive scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-term financial modelling (e.g. 3-year plans).  

• Oversee consolidation of departmental budgets and ensure completeness and accuracy. 

• Oversea consolidation of the business monthly Latest Best Estimate, ensuring accuracy and timeously flagging any risks. 

Performance Reporting & Insights 

• Ensure delivery of:  

• Monthly management pack 

• Exco and Board reporting 

• KPI dashboards and operational reporting  

• Lead Budget vs Actual (BvA) analysis and provide clear commentary on key drivers.  

• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.  

• Continuously enhance reporting quality, automation, and turnaround times. 

Business Partnering (FBP Oversight) 

• Lead and coordinate the Finance Business Partnering model across the FP&A funtion  

• Provide financial guidance to operational leaders on:  

• Cost optimisation 

• Resource allocation 

• Investment decisions 

• Ensure consistent, high-quality stakeholder engagement across departments.  

• Act as a key finance interface to operational and project teams. 

Projects & Costing 

• Oversee financial governance of strategic projects (e.g. capital projects, grant-funded initiatives).  

• Ensure:  

• Accurate project budgeting and forecasting 

• Cost tracking and reporting 

• Compliance with funding requirements (where applicable) 

• Lead product costing, cost of sales analysis, and margin optimisation.  

• Provide insights into cost drivers and profitability to support commercial decisions 

Financial Analysis & Decision Support 

• Drive advanced financial modelling and business case development for:  

• New investments 

• Expansion initiatives 

• Strategic projects  

• Provide insight into profitability, margins, and performance trends.  

• Support executive decision-making through scenario-based analysis. 

Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.  

• Identify financial risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.  

• Ensure alignment with internal policies, SOPs, and good governance practices. 

Team Leadership & Capability Development 

• Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team.  

• Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.  

• Build strong analytical, business partnering, and communication capabilities within the team.  

• Ensure optimal team structure, workload allocation, and delivery quality. 

Continuous Improvement & Systems 

• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.  

• Leverage SAP and BI tools to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.  

• Champion automation and standardisation across FP&A activities. 

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date, please understand that your application was not successful.