Commercial Manager | Finance (Executive Level)

A successful specialist Manufacturing Conglomerate seeks a skilled, dynamic and commercially astute strategic Commercial Finance Executive

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and assume a strategic role that includes leading and supporting the financial functions and decisions of the business and its Board of Directors.

You will need to meet the following requirements:
• Possess a degree in accounting or finance, and be CA(SA) qualified.
• 8+ years finance / financial management experience, with at least 3 years relevant experience in senior financial management roles
• Manufacturing / Consumer Goods industry experience is crucial
• You will have experience within the Insurance industry (non negotiable)
• Demonstrated the ability to set performance metrics and manage the accounting and treasury functions
• Have the business acumen, leadership skills and fortitude sufficient to be an effective strategic partner to the General Manager
• Possess strong leadership capabilities complemented by a collaborative approach to business management

The successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:.

• Skilled communicator with strong verbal and written abilities
• Demonstrating analytical skills by applying logic and sound reasoning to determine the facts, understand cause and effect and demonstrate the necessary savvy to apply good judgment in complex situations
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to “roll-up the sleeves”.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Package: Guaranteed 7 figure CTC, with generous bonus structure