We’re partnering with a well-established player in the manufacturing and FMCG industry to recruit a Commercial Manager: Operations. This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys influencing business performance at a strategic level. If you’re passionate about cost optimisation, financial insight, and driving operational efficiency, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Key Performance Areas:
Product Costing & Margin Management
Maintain and review standard product costing
Analyse cost variances and identify inefficiencies
Partner with operations and sales teams to optimise margins
Financial Reporting & Insights
Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting
Provide meaningful financial commentary to support decision-making
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Drive expense budgeting aligned with strategic objectives
Evaluate ROI on Capex projects
Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
Monitor costs vs budget and investigate variances
Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce waste
Capex & Investment Analysis
Manage the full Capex process
Prepare and review business cases and post-investment evaluations
Stock Control & Governance
Oversee stock variance investigations
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance standards
Leadership & Strategy
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Contribute to strategic planning and execution
Drive collaboration across finance, operations, and supply chain
Requirements:
CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (essential)
4–5 years’ experience in management accounting
Strong exposure to commercial costing and manufacturing/processing environments
Proven people management experience
Experience with SAP and margin analysis (advantageous)
How to Apply:
Send your CV, matric certificate, and transcripts to: finance.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks.
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