Permanent
Regional Finance Director EMEA
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About this role
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
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