Commercial Finance Manager

Why Join Us?

This is not just a finance role—it’s a chance to shape the future of our business in South Africa. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll work hand-in-hand with the country leadership team to drive profitable growth, influence strategic decisions, and make a real impact. You’ll be the trusted advisor who brings insights, challenges the status quo, and helps us unlock new opportunities.

In this role, you act as the financial co‑pilot of the South African business, partnering closely with the Country Sales Manager (Emerging Market Zone) and senior stakeholders across functions. You are a core member of the local leadership team and a key link between Finance and the business.

You will elevate commercial decision‑making through insight, discipline, and forward‑looking analysis—while continuously improving how finance supports the organization.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the South Africa country leadership team
• Co‑pilot country performance, driving profitable and sustainable growth
• Provide real‑time financial guidance to support strategic and commercial decisions
• Support pricing actions, commercial deals, and investment opportunities with strong financial insight
• Assess and advise on business and financial risks, clearly communicating impact

• Own margin, profitability, and performance analytics for the country
• Deliver clear, value‑adding insights and commentary for monthly reporting
• Lead finance input into annual profit plans and rolling forecasts
• Perform pricing and project profitability analysis, including benchmarking and market assessments

• Build and develop a high‑performing, value‑focused finance team
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and ways of working
• Support SAP implementation and enhance data quality and business insights
• Lead or contribute to strategic and ad‑hoc projects at country and zone level
• Act as a board member of the local entity when required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles
• Proven experience working closely with senior leadership in a commercial environment

• Strong SAP expertise (minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience)
• Data‑savvy with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Solid understanding of pricing, margins, profitability, and forecasting

• Strong business partnering and influencing skills
• High commercial acumen and strategic mindset
• Learning agility and adaptability in a changing environment
• Strong ethical standards, transparency, and integrity

• A high‑impact, visible role with direct access to country leadership and real influence on business outcomes
• The opportunity to operate as a true strategic finance partner, not just a reporting function
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values integrity, transparency, and strong business partnerships
• Exposure to senior leadership, board‑level topics, and strategic decision‑making
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to global tools, systems, and finance best practices
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the South African market
• The chance to build a long‑term career within a global organization with opportunities for growth and mobility

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.