Senior Finance Manager â MEA â Commercial (FMCG / Consumer Goods)

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Recruiter

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref

CTF023405/Bri

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has become available within the FMCG industry for a commercially focused Senior Finance Manager. This role offers the chance to work closely with business leaders, providing strategic financial guidance that drives profitability, growth, and operational performance. The successful candidate will partner with commercial teams, deliver meaningful financial insights, influence key business decisions, and play a pivotal role in shaping strategy within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO

Partner with sales & commercial teams to drive business performance

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Provide insights on:

Profitability
Pricing
Margin optimisation

Support revenue growth + trade investment decisions

Analyse performance and influence strategic direction

Work across multiple markets / regions

Skills & Experience

Strong experience in:

Commercial finance / FP&A
Finance business partnering

Background in:

FMCG / consumer goods (preferred)

Solid understanding of:

P&L management
Budgeting & forecasting

Experience working across regional / multi-country environments

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Qualification

CA (SA)

CGMA

FGMA

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