Finance & Operations Manager

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What do stock sales warehouses customers spreadsheets and AI have in commonIn this all land on your desk. Our client isnt looking for a finance person who sits in a corner producing reports. Theyre looking for someone who wants to be in the business understand operations enjoys solving problems and can spot opportunities hiding inside the numbers. If youve ever found yourself sayingThere has to be a better way of doing thisyoull fit right in!
Our client is a rapidly growing FMCG and retail business based in Centurion. As the company scales theyre looking for a Finance & Operations Manager who can help bridge the gap between finance operations stock customers and future technology initiatives. The business still has a number of manual processes creating a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building improving and implementing smarter ways of working. This role will suit someone who is equally comfortable analysing sales data in Excel as they are walking through a warehouse to understand operational challenges firsthand. Youll be the type of person who doesnt just report on what happened youll help shape what happens next.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full Order-to-Purchase (O2P) process
• Support clients and manage customer relationships
• Oversee stock inventory and warehouse controls
• Analyse sales performance and business trends
• Produce meaningful reports and operational insights
• Support warehouse quality control and process compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Assist with automation projects and systems enhancements
• Translate data into actionable business recommendations
• Partner with operational teams to improve performance and profitability

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Degree in Finance Accounting Commerce or related field
• 3 years experience in a Finance & Operations Commercial Finance Operations Analyst or similar role
• Experience within FMCG retail wholesale distribution supply chain industries
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and reporting capability
• Experience with process improvement and systems implementation
• Exposure to automation AI tools or digital transformation initiatives advantageous
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally

Who Will Thrive Here

• Someone who enjoys solving operational problems
• Someone who can tell a story with numbers
• Someone who doesnt mind rolling up their sleeves and spending time in the warehouse when needed
• Someone who sees manual processes as opportunities not frustrations

If youre looking for responsibility exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results this role will stretch you; and reward you.


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Monya Bolt


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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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