A leading company is seeking a Senior Manager (Finance & Operations) to join their team in Pretoria.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient execution of the Company’s business strategy

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all functional areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and performance targets

• Develop and implement scalable operating models to support growth of the direct selling network and associated business activities

• Ensure optimal performance of supply chain, procurement, distribution and service delivery functions

• Drive operational excellence through process optimisation, cost management, automation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Monitor and manage operational budgets, resource allocation and productivity metrics

• Establish robust performance management systems, including KPIs, reporting frameworks and operational dashboards

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements and regulatory obligations

• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect business continuity

• Support the MD in executing strategic initiatives and organisational change programmes

• Build and lead high-performing operational teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence

• Lead organisational change initiatives and ensure effective execution of strategic priorities

• Drive sustainable business growth through effective operational execution, disciplined capital allocation and strong cash flow management.

• Ensure the Company maintains healthy liquidity through robust cash forecasting and working capital optimisation

• Lead initiatives to improve cash conversion, including inventory optimisation and supplier payment strategies.

• Oversee balance sheet performance, ensuring efficient utilisation of assets, management of liabilities and optimisation of return on capital employed.

• Evaluate and govern all major capital expenditure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and required financial returns.

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that balance customer service requirements, stock availability, inventory investment and obsolescence risk.

• Lead the Finance team to establish rigorous financial controls, forecasting processes and performance measurement frameworks across the business.

• Ensure operational decisions support profitability, cash generation and long-term shareholder value creation.

• Support the Executive Committee and Board through insightful analysis of financial performance, cash flow trends, business risks and investment opportunities.

• Drive accountability for financial outcomes across all operational functions, ensuring alignment between operational objectives and financial targets.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Working Capital Optimisation

• Balance Sheet Management

• Inventory Investment Optimisation

• Capital Expenditure & Project Evaluation

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Risk Management & Governance

• Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Finance Team Leadership

• Operations Team Leadership

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification advantageous

• Extensive senior management experience in operations leadership within retail, FMCG, distribution, direct selling or a similar environment

• Proven ability to scale operations and deliver measurable efficiency improvements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Demonstrated financial acumen and budget management experience

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Results-driven with strong organisational and execution capability

• High integrity, resilience and professional maturity

• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

• Strong understanding of cash flow management, working capital optimisation and treasury principles.

• Demonstrated experience managing and improving balance sheet performance.

• Proven ability to evaluate business investments, capital expenditure projects and strategic growth initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of inventory optimisation principles, stock management and supply chain economics.

• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of financial drivers, profitability analysis and value creation.

• Experience managing large operational budgets with accountability for financial performance and return on investment.

• Ability to translate operational strategies into measurable financial outcomes.

Package & Remuneration

Market-related (depending on qualifications and experience)

Interested?

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks, if you do not hear from us by then your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future vacancies.