Reference: NFR009229-MoD-1

Are you a strategic, commercially minded FP&A professional who enjoys working at the intersection of data, strategy, and performance?
A dynamic and rapidly expanding national distributor of high‑value products is recruiting a Strategic Finance & FP&A Specialist to provide insight that directly influences business direction and profitability.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on financial modelling, performance analysis, and partnering with senior stakeholders to shape smarter commercial decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

What Makes This Role Exciting

Operate in a high‑value, fast‑moving, product‑driven business
Broad exposure across FP&A, pricing strategy, and profitability optimisation
Partner closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership
A data‑driven environment where finance plays a strategic advisory role
Strong scope to grow into senior FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Leadership roles

Key Requirements

Qualified or near‑qualified CA(SA), CIMA, or a strong FP&A background
Proven experience in FP&A / commercial finance within a product, distribution, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
Advanced financial modelling capability (Excel essential; BI tools highly beneficial)
Strong experience analysing large, complex data sets
Solid understanding of pricing models, margin management, and cost drivers
Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Strategic Finance & FP&A Specialist, you will support leadership with forward‑looking insights that drive performance and long‑term value.
Key responsibilities include:

Building and maintaining robust financial and commercial models
Driving pricing, margin, and profitability analysis
Analysing sales, stock, and product performance trends
Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning cycles
Partnering with operations and sales to enhance commercial outcomes
Delivering board‑level performance reviews and insights
Identifying risk, opportunity, and growth initiatives within the product portfolio
Supporting ad‑hoc strategic and commercial projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable turning complex numbers into clear, actionable insights. You want a role where finance is not just about reporting — but about shaping decisions and influencing outcomes.

Interested in this opportunity?
Apply now and take the next step in your strategic finance / FP&A career.
For more roles in FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Finance Business Partnering, feel free to connect with me.

Monique Du Preez
Senior Recruitment Consultant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-du-preez-73869993
For more information, please contact:
Monique Du Preez

Package & Remuneration

R 850000 - R 950000

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