Commercial Finance Director

Managing Director at Syndicate Personnel Specialists

I am partnering with a global FMCG powerhouse – a business with iconic brands trusted by billions of consumers in over 190 countries. Purpose-driven and performance-focused, it is recognised for building exceptional leaders while driving sustainable growth at scale.

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Director to lead the commercial finance and performance agenda across Southern Africa. This pivotal leadership role will partner closely with the regional executive team, customer development, and sales leaders to shape strategy, ensure financial stewardship, and deliver in-year growth.

The mandate

• Partner with Sales and Customer Development teams to drive profitable growth, joint business planning, and terms negotiations.
• Lead the commercial finance agenda – resource allocation, pricing, ROI on customer investments, and trade spend optimisation.
• Oversee the S&OP sales forecasting process , ensuring accuracy, rigour, and alignment with business plans.
• Shape medium- to long-term commercial strategy across customers, channels, and innovation pipelines.
• Drive margin improvement, working capital discipline, and compliance across commercial operations.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing, diverse team while championing change and inclusion.

The profile we’re seeking

This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of a global organisation that combines scale, purpose, and performance.

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