FET Lead

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FET Lead

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About the Role Our client, a global leader in the consumer goods sector, is seeking a high-caliber Lead to drive business performance, strategic planning, and financial management across their Southern African operations. Based in Durban, this pivotal leadership role involves overseen corporate management , budgeting, and digital finance transformation within a diverse and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Business Performance & Leadership: Drive financial targets through detailed analysis and interventions; provide strategic support for target setting and resource allocation. Financial Control & Reporting: Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes ensuring alignment with global financial control frameworks and reporting standards. Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead engagement with divisional teams to develop robust annual operating plans, financial forecasts, and performance monitoring models. Performance Management: Drive gross margin improvement and growth strategies, including pricing interventions and marketing investment optimization. Overheads Management: Oversee the end-to-end budget process, implementing zero-based budgeting (ZBB) principles and driving efficiency through standard operating procedures. Digital Transformation: Advance the finance digital agenda by leading simplification and automation initiatives, including RPA and cognitive capabilities. Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and development for finance team members while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic partner to senior executives, providing insights, board materials, and executive presentations to influence decision-making. Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance plus a professional qualification (, CIMA, or equivalent). Experience: 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on SAP experience. Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP), Business Warehouse (BW), and advanced Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data. Sector Experience: Prior experience in head office and factory finance environments is highly advantageous. Leadership: Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix environment and leading multi-geographical or multicultural teams. Attributes: High emotional intelligence, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to driving change management and process standardisation. Compliance: Must be eligible to work lawfully in South Africa. What's on Offer Competitive Market-Related Salary: Commensurate with experience and seniority. Global Exposure: Opportunity to work within a world-class finance function with international benchmarks and cross-border collaboration. Professional Growth: Access to global resources and support to shape a unique career journey. Inclusive Culture: Join an organisation that champions diversity, inclusion, and sustainable business practices. Stability: A permanent leadership position within a market-leading organisation.