Employer: Status Staffing A reputable client based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a Commercial Finance and Forecasting Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will have a Matric (Grade 12), an accounting qualification, and preferably a CIMA qualification, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role within an operations or manufacturing environment. Experience in a costing environment is essential, along with strong proficiency in SAGE, QlikView, and Microsoft Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making within a dynamic organization. A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Permanent       SECTOR                          :           Finance BASIC SALARY              :           Market related START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P REQUIREMENTS: * Matric (Grade 12) * Accounting qualification * CIMA qualification (preferred) * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with exposure to operations and manufacturing * Experience working in a costing environment * Proficiency in SAGE, QlikView, and Microsoft Excel DUTIES:   Planning and Procurement: * Liaise with overseas bottlers to ensure the latest production costs are always used. * Liaise with key personnel to ensure production is being moved to the appropriate overseas bottlers. * Liaise with key personnel to ensure that NPD and Sales are aware of and involved in key decision-making activities. * Liaise with key personnel to ensure bulk wine is being procured at the appropriate time and price. * Lead monthly/weekly meetings with key staff to inform and decide on (a) which products to bottle overseas, (b) at what prices, and (c) what volumes to bottle based on the latest sales forecast and sales orders. * Weekly monitor and highlight movement in sales demand and stock levels to keep track of changes. * Proactively analyze trends in activities within the company and present possible solutions and proactive course correction measures. * Manage and control monthly variances in stock management, dry goods control, and cost of sales as it relates to overseas bottling, as required by the Group Commercial Head. Financial and Administration Processes: * Advise that correct procedures are followed for all planning and procurement of stock productions. * Advise on administration processes to ensure stock is optimized for overseas bottling. * Ensure that all controls are being followed and create the required KPIs accordingly. * Ensure that the lowest logical levels of stock and dry goods are being procured and maintained. * Liaise with the Group Commercial Head and IT Head with key data requests. * Costings for overseas bottlings and the related budget process. * Recoveries for overseas bottling. * Sign-off of overseas invoices in collaboration with the Group Commercial Head. * Ad hoc calculations to determine commercial decision-making. * Coordinate customs and excise-related matters to ensure the cost-effective import of wine into South Africa. Asset Management: * Ensure stock variances versus budget are monitored and that an action plan is in place to ensure reduction in stock variances. Financial Support: * Participate in management review meetings and decision-making processes. * Provide management information to the Group Financial Director when required. * Control particular stock reports from ClickView and ensure they are accurate, robust, and user-friendly. * Coordinate the reporting activities as they relate to overseas bottling. * From time to time, lead tender processes. * Ensure global contracts align with commercial and financial strategic intent. People Management: * Possible later. HOURS: * Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.  We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.