FMCG - FMCG Retail Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities: *Financial Ownership & Performance* * Full ownership of the P&L across all countries, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA delivery * Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost discipline across the region * Establish clear accountability for financial performance and ensure delivery against plan * Lead performance reviews, analyse variances, and drive corrective actions *Working Capital & Cash Flow* * Own and improve working capital performance, including accounts receivable, inventory, and cash conversion cycle * Partner with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams to optimize cash flow and capital efficiency * Drive discipline in collections, inventory management, and cash forecasting *Business Partnership & Commercial Support* * Serve as the primary finance partner to the Commercial Director and leadership team * Provide strategic financial guidance on pricing, commercial initiatives, and growth opportunities * Act as a trusted advisor while constructively challenging decisions to ensure value creation and financial rigor * Support and influence key decisions related to customer profitability, deal structuring, and investment priorities *FP&A & Strategic Planning* * Lead the regional planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning * Deliver actionable insights on performance, risks, and opportunities * Ensure alignment between regional plans and global financial and strategic objectives *Leadership & Strategy* * Bring a strong financial lens to strategic initiatives and operational decisions * Support M&A Capital Appropriation process by providing sound investment analysis including  NPV, IRR, Payback and ROI. *Governance & Compliance* * Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across all EMEA countries * Partner with global finance functions (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) to ensure accurate reporting and controls * Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls across the region Requirements: * Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred) * 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior business partnering role * Experience supporting a divisional or regional P&L * Strong commercial finance / FP&A background (not purely reporting-focused) * Significant experience within FMCG and/or manufacturing environments * Strong track record in cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and overhead allocation * Experience within complex B2B and supply chain-driven organisations * Exposure to multi-country, multi-entity regional structures (EMEA experience advantageous) * ERP experience (SAP or similar) preferred Technical Competencies: * Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability * Deep understanding of pricing, margins, and customer profitability * Strong expertise in manufacturing and FMCG cost structures and operational finance * Ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and translate into business insights Equate Recruitment Recruiter