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Global Finance Manager
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We are seeking a highly experienced Global Finance Manager to manage and strengthen TydeCo's finance operations across a fast-growing, multi-entity organization. This role is designed for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and can balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic financial oversight.
The Global Finance Manager will oversee all aspects of day-to-day financial management, including month-end close, consolidations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll journals, and intercompany reconciliations. In addition, this role is accountable for preparing accurate management accounts, driving variance analysis, supporting tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring reliable reporting to inform executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in IFRS and GAAP, proven experience managing multi-entity reporting, and the ability to implement and improve financial processes that scale with growth. Advanced proficiency with Sage Intacct, Ramp, and other cloud-based finance tools is highly desirable, alongside the ability to optimize system workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for guiding and developing a small finance team, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accuracy in all financial operations. The successful candidate will also partner closely with the Financial Director and cross-functional leaders to support budgets, forecasts, and process improvements, playing a critical role in ensuring that TydeCo's financial infrastructure remains scalable, compliant, and aligned with business growth.
The successful candidate will lead a team of finance professionals, drive continuous improvement across systems and processes, and play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives such as cross-functional integrations, investor reporting, and organizational growth.
If you are a finance leader who brings operational excellence, strategic insight, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in a global environment, we encourage you to apply.
As a platinum Sage partner, TydeCo and our partner entity TydeCo U. specialize in delivering cutting-edge ERP and HRP solutions such as Sage 300 Cloud and Sage Intacct. We also offer Outsourced Accounting solutions to help clients streamline financial operations and scale with confidence. Our dedication to innovation, excellence, and client success ensures businesses not only adopt our solutions but thrive in competitive markets. If you're ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.
This position will report to the Global Director of Finance. This position can be remote within Cape Town, with the ability to work from our TydeCo office as required. Alternatively, it can be based remotely in the Durban or Gauteng province, with the flexibility to travel to the Cape Town office as required.
Key Responsibilities
Global Financial Management & Support
- This role operates within a global framework, requiring availability to support teams and meet deadlines across different time zones with international partners.
- Provide leadership support, including but not limited to Finance team absences or departures, to ensure timely submission of department reports, timesheets, and resource planning updates, maintaining operational continuity across assigned areas with full oversight of key responsibilities.
- Support financial operations across all global entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements (particularly U.S. and South Africa).
- Support during critical periods such as audits, closings, and reporting cycles.
- Partner with the Global Finance Director to oversee the timely and accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including global consolidations, reconciliations, and statutory submissions.
- Serve as a senior finance partner to cross-functional leadership, providing real-time insights and translating complex data into actionable strategy.
- Participate in SA or US-based industry conferences and global networking groups to drive business growth.
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Oversee month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Provide monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary for senior leadership.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of ledgers, reconciliations, and intercompany records.
- Review and validate all balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper AR and AP reconciliation.
- Monitor and support daily cashflow requirements and payment runs.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure tax filings (VAT, payroll taxes, corporate income tax) are submitted accurately and on time in each jurisdiction.
- Maintain internal controls and compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Support successful external audits and drive continuous improvement of control frameworks.
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Payroll Oversight
- Manage AR and AP teams, ensuring accuracy of journals, expense allocations, and cashflow tracking.
- Oversee payroll journals and fixed asset registers.
- Ensure accurate cost allocations across entities and effective review of client retainers.
- Provide detailed age analysis reviews to support decision-making and banking requirements.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Manage ERP/finance systems (Sage Intacct, RAMP AP, or similar), ensuring accuracy in reporting and integration.
- Support automation and process improvements to scale finance operations efficiently.
- Support departmental P&L reporting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
- Identify and implement productivity tools and workflows to improve reporting and cross-entity visibility.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, reinforcing clarity of roles, accountability, and a culture of ownership.
- Actively support the professional development of team members by providing feedback, coaching, and training, ensuring continuous learning and career progression.
- Create and execute individual development plans (IDPs), upskilling initiatives, and succession planning to build long-term team capability.
- Define and manage the team's workflow using project management tools (e.g., FloQast) to track close timelines, escalations, and deliverables.
- Monitor training completion and ensure employees receive necessary certifications and skills enhancement.
- Collaborate with leadership and team members to develop, document, and implement best practices, methodologies, and tools for efficient and effective task execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership
- Partner with Director of Global Finance and department heads to review financial performance, client-level profitability, and service line metrics, translating financial data into strategic decision-making.
- Support operational teams with tools, reporting, and analysis to drive accountability and financial acumen at all levels.
- Participate in client onboarding, pricing support, and commercial modeling to ensure alignment between service delivery, financial goals, and margin health.
Innovation & Change Leadership
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and approaches that improve financial operational effectiveness.
- Lead your team through organizational and technological changes, ensuring a smooth transition to new systems and processes while maintaining productivity.
- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations and maintain a competitive edge.
Key Attributes
Strategic Financial Leadership: As Global Finance Manager, you bring a sharp strategic lens to all financial decisions, connecting business vision to fiscal reality. You anticipate risks, evaluate opportunities, and drive alignment between financial planning, operational goals, and long-term company strategy.
Global Agility and Compliance Stewardship: Navigating complexity across borders, you maintain a strong understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and cultural nuances in both the U.S. and South Africa. You ensure compliance without sacrificing agility and balance global alignment with regional execution.
Operational and Analytical Excellence: You excel at turning complex financial data into actionable insight. Whether leading consolidations, building budgets, or analyzing performance metrics, your decisions are grounded in data, guided by precision, and designed to drive efficiency and clarity across the business.
Adaptability and Accountability: Thriving in a dynamic environment, you are proactive in establishing a culture of accountability where performance goals are met and exceeded. Drive results with precision, setting clear, actionable metrics and holding yourself and your team to the highest standards of success.
Collaborative and Communicative: Known for your ability to work effectively across teams, you foster collaboration and alignment across departments. Your willingness to contribute beyond your primary responsibilities, support company initiatives, and drive cross-functional teamwork is integral to your leadership approach. Clear, consistent communication is key to managing expectations, delivering results, and developing a future-ready workforce to achieve shared organizational goals.
Leadership in Change Management: Lead team members through the complexities of change management with expertise and confidence. Your role is crucial in managing expectations and guiding the team through transitions, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and that success is achieved throughout the process.
RequirementsQualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience with 5+ years in senior finance leadership, including roles in global accounting, financial operations, or professional services.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; in lieu of degree, 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in finance and accounting leadership.
- Professional accounting qualifications CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA), SAIPA, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated leadership overseeing multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations across global jurisdictions (U.S., South Africa preferred).
- Strong expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and financial compliance, with demonstrated success in managing audits, reporting cycles, and internal controls.
Advanced expertise in Sage Intacct with a deep understanding of client billing workflows, time tracking systems, and services revenue recognition.
Proficient in QuickBooks Online, and advanced Excel
- Familiarity with SaaS or professional services revenue models
- Experience with FloQast, Ramp, or similar cloude-based financial tools
- Skilled in financial system integrations, process automation, and workflow optimization
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
- SaaS, consulting or BPO sector experience
- Experience leading remote or globally distributed teams
- Knowledge of U.S. and South African tax and regulatory environments
- Prior success in supporting financial transformation, system scaling, and operational efficiencies
- Working knowledge of tools like Power BI, , or Keeper
We reserve the right to not fill this role.
Work Environment
Work can take place either in an open office setting or remote setting with the expectation to travel onsite based on business and management needs. This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible and regular full-time schedule. It requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time and communicate effectively with a diverse audience in person, by phone and by computer.
About Us
TydeCo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Financial Planning
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The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for the financial planning and forecasts submissions in accordance with Nutreco's accounting policies and procedures and supports decision making from a financial perspective analyzing in a wide variety of business processes from various perspectives, such as costs, revenues, profitability etc. and assists in preparing proposals regarding CAPEX projects.
He / She works closely with the Opco Controller on financial planning, forecasts, all accounting, reporting, and financial disclosure matters and consults often with relevant stakeholders, and confers with his / her peer Tax Manager, Treasury Manager as well as the Business Control Managers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
- Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and submissions.
- Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
- Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
- Escalates any financial issues to management.
- Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
- Completes market research and comparable company or OpCo analysis.
- Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
- Prepares detailed monthly financial reports for management.
- Uses popular financial planning and analysis tools.
- Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.
- Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required from time to time.
Data collection and insight generation
- Uses data and analysis in problem identification (bottlenecks, efficiencies, insights, etc.) continuously searching for data sources to conduct analysis valuable to the company, continuously enhancing the problem analysis / identification in terms of relevance, quality and insights based on business requirements,
- Collects, analyses, coordinates and selects internal and external data and research for further analysis, to have an optimal set of data and research results available, which provides the relevant business area with desired information and/or further analyses or reporting.
- Discovers ways in which business value can be drawn from analysis and develops trusted information with true insights.
- Visualizes the analysis and transforms the analysis into valuable and relevant insights for business.
Advice
- Proactively advises colleagues and management on data and insight analysis, opportunities and market developments,
- Optimally informs and advises internal stakeholders and customers about analysis and related insights,
- Acts as a liaison with managers, advises and supports them concerning all finance related matters, formulates and presents possible solutions
Planning & Control cycle
- Supports the business with the planning & control cycle, including the preparation of the 3-year development plan and annual budgets, and the reporting of actual results:
- Communicating guidelines and instructions, and creating templates to facilitate the planning and reporting processes
- Participate in the financial review process between the OpCo(s), Division and Nutreco Corporate
- Performing financial analysis of actual performance compared to plan and last year
- Preparing management information, such as monthly reports and presentations on various topics
- Assisting in the preparation and analysis of annual financial reports.
Market Developments / Investments
- Assesses market developments using analytics and data insights, so that knowledge and insight of developments in area of expertise is up-to-date and ensured in the long term
- On request of the business, performs analysis of capital expenditures, credit applications, divestment proposals and other events with a major financial impact, by:
- Performing investigations and analyses in line with corporate guidelines
- Preparing cover notes and presentations
Analysis / Analytics
- Conducts and merges complex internal and external analysis. Carries out structural and ad hoc analysis and advanced analytics to transform data and research into useful information, which offer useful insights and recommendations to the designated business area.
- Develops and provides ad hoc financials analysis that add value to the business and contribute to the delivery of the Divisional strategy.
- Assists functional counterparts in the OpCo as required on matter involving cost determination issues, valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of costs and product pricing,
- May conduct special studies and analysis such as cost impact of proposed changes in facilities, systems and processes.
Compliance / Governance / Audits
- Supports and promotes the Division wide compliance to corporate policies, especially relating to the Finance and Administration functions,
- Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations.
- Follows all IFRS developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures, if necessary,
- Contributes to further professionalizing the (Finance) function, including signaling of areas of improvement and implementing solutions,
- Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards,
- Supports and prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors.
COMPETENCIES
- Attention to details,
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Timeliness, accuracy and reliability of all periodic and ad-hoc reporting and management information
- Level of compliance / non-conformities
- Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
- Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
- Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
- Works independently using project management skills.
- Builds strong working relationships and has good leadership skills.
- Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CA / CIMA Qualification advantageous
- 6+ years' working experience
- Manufacturing industry background
- ERP System experience, Unite M3 would be advantage,
- Professional skills in Microsoft software (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint) and Power BI
- HFM / OneStream knowledge
- Technical knowledge of IFRS, General Accounting and Tax legislation
Financial Planning
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The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for managing an effective and efficient operation of the financial planning, analysis, reporting and accounting function. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager supports management, especially the Controller, in decision making regarding Finance & Control and Business matters, with investigations, analyses, reports, presentations and advice.
He/She performs economic research and analysis for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in the subsequent appraisal of the results. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager may also prepare statistical studies (economic and financial) and forecasts for business conditions and trends and draws relevant conclusions. Additionally, provides the business management with accurate and reliable internal financial information and external financial statements regarding the performance and the valuation of the business for various stakeholders.
Job Description:
JOB CONTEXT
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for the financial planning and forecasts submissions in accordance with Nutreco's accounting policies and procedures and supports decision making from a financial perspective analyzing in a wide variety of business processes from various perspectives, such as costs, revenues, profitability etc. and assists in preparing proposals regarding CAPEX projects.
He / She works closely with the Opco Controller on financial planning, forecasts, all accounting, reporting, and financial disclosure matters and consults often with relevant stakeholders, and confers with his / her peer Tax Manager, Treasury Manager as well as the Business Control Managers.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
- Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and submissions.
- Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
- Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
- Escalates any financial issues to management.
- Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
- Completes market research and comparable company or OpCo analysis.
- Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
- Prepares detailed monthly financial reports for management.
- Uses popular financial planning and analysis tools.
- Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.
- Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required from time to time.
Data collection and insight generation
- Uses data and analysis in problem identification (bottlenecks, efficiencies, insights, etc.) continuously searching for data sources to conduct analysis valuable to the company, continuously enhancing the problem analysis / identification in terms of relevance, quality and insights based on business requirements,
- Collects, analyses, coordinates and selects internal and external data and research for further analysis, to have an optimal set of data and research results available, which provides the relevant business area with desired information and/or further analyses or reporting.
- Discovers ways in which business value can be drawn from analysis and develops trusted information with true insights.
- Visualizes the analysis and transforms the analysis into valuable and relevant insights for business.
Advice
- Proactively advises colleagues and management on data and insight analysis, opportunities and market developments,
- Optimally informs and advises internal stakeholders and customers about analysis and related insights,
- Acts as a liaison with managers, advises and supports them concerning all finance related matters, formulates and presents possible solutions
Planning & Control cycle
- Supports the business with the planning & control cycle, including the preparation of the 3-year development plan and annual budgets, and the reporting of actual results:
- Communicating guidelines and instructions, and creating templates to facilitate the planning and reporting processes
- Participate in the financial review process between the OpCo(s), Division and Nutreco Corporate
- Performing financial analysis of actual performance compared to plan and last year
- Preparing management information, such as monthly reports and presentations on various topics
- Assisting in the preparation and analysis of annual financial reports.
Market Developments / Investments
- Assesses market developments using analytics and data insights, so that knowledge and insight of developments in area of expertise is up-to-date and ensured in the long term
- On request of the business, performs analysis of capital expenditures, credit applications, divestment proposals and other events with a major financial impact, by:
- Performing investigations and analyses in line with corporate guidelines
- Preparing cover notes and presentations
Analysis / Analytics
- Conducts and merges complex internal and external analysis. Carries out structural and ad hoc analysis and advanced analytics to transform data and research into useful information, which offer useful insights and recommendations to the designated business area.
- Develops and provides ad hoc financials analysis that add value to the business and contribute to the delivery of the Divisional strategy.
- Assists functional counterparts in the OpCo as required on matter involving cost determination issues, valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of costs and product pricing,
- May conduct special studies and analysis such as cost impact of proposed changes in facilities, systems and processes.
Compliance / Governance / Audits
- Supports and promotes the Division wide compliance to corporate policies, especially relating to the Finance and Administration functions,
- Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations.
- Follows all IFRS developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures, if necessary,
- Contributes to further professionalizing the (Finance) function, including signaling of areas of improvement and implementing solutions,
- Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards,
- Supports and prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors.
COMPETENCIES
- Attention to details,
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Timeliness, accuracy and reliability of all periodic and ad-hoc reporting and management information
- Level of compliance / non-conformities
- Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
- Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
- Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
- Works independently using project management skills.
- Builds strong working relationships and has good leadership skills.
- Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CA / CIMA Qualification advantageous
- 6+ years' working experience
- Manufacturing industry background
- ERP System experience, Unite M3 would be advantage,
- Professional skills in Microsoft software (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint) and Power BI
- HFM / OneStream knowledge
- Technical knowledge of IFRS, General Accounting and Tax legislation
Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
Financial Planning Associate
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Are you a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning Associate looking to join an independent financial planning business that sets the industry standard?
This role is the engine room of our advice process, offering you a unique opportunity to work on complex financial strategies and ensure legal compliance within a highly professional environment.
Responsibilities:
Financial Needs Analysis (FNA): Prepare comprehensive FNAs across Risk, Pre-retirement, and Post-retirement planning.
Portfolio Strategy: Prepare investment proposal documents, review existing client portfolios, and create detailed review files.
Compliance & Administration: Ensure all client files adhere to POPI, FICA, and FAIS legislation requirements. You will also perform quality control on quotations, submissions, and oversee the implementation process.
Client & Advisor Support: Manage client relationships , set up review appointments , and act as the liaison with product providers to follow up on submitted instructions and research new and existing products.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 5 years in a similar Para-planning role.
Director, Financial Planning
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We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Financial Planning Director who can lead with insight, navigate complexity, and deliver performance excellence. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing our financial planning processes across the Africa Operating Unit (OU), ensuring not just financial accuracy but also strategic impact and storytelling that drives action.
What You'll Do for Us:
Lead the planning, forecasting, and performance management processes for the Africa Operating Unit, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery of financial outputs.
Utilize and manage financial planning systems, particularly Hyperion, to develop and maintain accurate forecasts, scenario planning, and P&L reviews.
Act as a thought partner to Platform Services, Regional Leads, Franchise Leadership, and Commercial/RGM teams to deliver insight-driven plans and rolling estimates that influence key business decisions.
Collaborate with the Insights Director to embed data-driven business assumptions into the planning cycle and support the preparation of compelling narratives and executive presentations.
Translate financial results and forecasts into clear, actionable insights and stories, providing commentary that supports business performance management and risk mitigation.
Facilitate business plan and rolling estimate review cycles, with a strong emphasis on scenario planning and proactive risk and opportunity (R&O) management.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the system, ensuring cross-functional alignment and strategic coherence.
Build and nurture collaborative relationships across regions, bottlers, and central functions, fostering a culture of trust, partnership, and joint problem-solving.
Maintain composure and performance delivery under pressure while promoting a positive, high-performance culture within the team and broader finance community.
Support the creation and communication of the 3-year Strategic Business Plan and annual budgeting cycles, coordinating end-to-end processes and performance monitoring.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial planning, commercial finance, or a related strategic finance role.
Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes environments with proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without authority.
Proficiency in Hyperion and other financial planning tools, with a hands-on approach to scenario modeling and variance analysis.
Strong storytelling and communication skills, capable of turning complex data into compelling business narratives.
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and pressure, deliver under tight timelines, and juggle multiple priorities with calm focus.
Deep understanding of system economics, bottler business models, and regional market dynamics in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
A people-first leader who promotes a strong, inclusive culture, uplifts capabilities, and drives engagement across diverse teams.
What We Offer:
Join a purpose-driven Africa Finance team where teams are the new heroes and our leaders are inclusive orchestrators. As we craft Loved Brands, Sustainably, for a Better Shared Future, you will:
Leverage our boundaryless network
Live our culture code with intention
Build future-ready capabilities
Become part of an adaptable, agile organization
Skills
Financial Forecasting; Financial Analysis; Finance; Financial Planning; Forecasting; Data Driven
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Group Financial Planning
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Are you a CA(SA) with a sharp analytical edge and the confidence to influence at executive level? Join a strategic finance function that's undergoing transformation, where your expertise will directly shape performance across 9 divisions and 19,000 employees in one of South Africa's largest facilities management groups.
About the Opportunity
This is a rare chance to take on a senior group-level role focused on performance evaluation, financial reporting, and forward-looking analysis. Sitting within a compact, high-performing group finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in reshaping financial structures, supporting a major BI and systems implementation, and guiding strategic decisions from a shareholder perspective.
What You'll Be Doing
- Consolidate and interpret management accounts across multiple divisions (security, cleaning, catering)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning at group level
- Implement and embed the new BI platform
- Deliver detailed performance and variance analysis for group executive and board-level discussions
- Support evaluation of capital investments, restructures, and potential acquisitions
- Produce high-impact, visually powerful reports to guide executive strategy
What We're Looking For
- CA(SA) with 10–15 years' post-articles experience
- Proven experience in group FP&A or corporate finance within a complex, multi-division business
- Advanced Excel and strong data fluency — must be comfortable with BI tools and Sage systems
- A hands-on operator who enjoys the detail and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate at all levels
- Strong business acumen, particularly around forecasting, restructuring, and investment analysis
What's in it for you?
- Work alongside top-tier group leaders across finance, risk, procurement, legal, and capital management
- Join a business in strategic transition — your impact will be visible and valued
- A professional, non-hybrid culture with high expectations and strong peer collaboration
Ready to Lead with Insight?
Apply now and bring your financial insight to the heart of group strategy.
If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.
Financial Planning Consultant
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Exciting Opportunity for Sales Professionals New to Financial Services
Are you a motivated sales professional with strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships? Are you ready to launch your career in the financial services industry with a trusted, supportive team?
We're looking for dynamic individuals with sales and cold calling experience who are eager to develop their own client network and grow in a rewarding financial planning role.
What We Offer:
- Fully equipped office space with comprehensive infrastructure tailored for financial planners
- Complete administration support from new business finalisation to client retention
- Professional telephony services including internet, email, voice logging, and secure data storage
- Access to expert business coaching and client advice support
- Practice management assistance to keep you on track
- Technical and soft skills training to develop your industry knowledge
Competitive remuneration:
Choice of different Sanlam adviser contracts
- Up to 100% commission on sales
Vesting bonuses for the first 2 years
Support with purchasing technology equipment
- Membership of Pension Funds and Group Life Schemes
- Ongoing training via Sanlams Academy and support with industry qualifications
- Access to mobile nurses for client medicals
- Assistance from sales consultants and product specialists
- Compliance, marketing, and legal support
- Financial planning tools to help you succeed
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients
- Provide personalized financial planning and advice tailored to client needs
- Identify client needs and recommend suitable financial solutions
- Maintain excellent service orientation with frequent client contact
What Were Looking For:
- Sales experience with a proven ability to generate leads and close deals
- Experience with cold calling and developing new business
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and grow your professional network
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Computer literate and organized
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid drivers license and own vehicle (Must have)
- Clean criminal record and good credit history
Previous financial services experience is a plus but not essential we provide all the training and support you need
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Financial Planning Analyst
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Are you a data-driven finance professional with a passion for turning numbers into strategic insights? Join a global group of companies with over 50 years of excellence across the
Oil & Gas, Engineering, and Manufacturing
sectors.
We're looking for a
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
to support the Group CFO in driving business performance across multiple international entities.
Position:
FP&A Analyst
Location:
Gauteng Eastrand
Salary:
R to R
Qualifications:
- CA(SA) or CIMA preferred
Skills & Experience:
- 5 years' experience within FP&A
- Experience within heavy industrial manufacturing or similar
- Advanced excel experience
- Financial Modelling knowledge
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by senior management.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyse performance against targets.
- Work with the Group companies to develop financial models that support their strategic objectives, provide financial guidance, and ensure alignment with financial goals
Ready to take your FP&A career global? Apply now or message me directly to learn more.
Financial Planning Associate
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Financial Planning Associate
Recruiter:
The Recruitment Council
Job Ref:
Financial Planning A.
Date posted:
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
Market Related
SUMMARY:
Financial Planning Associate
POSITION INFO:
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning Associate looking to join an independent financial planning business that sets the industry standard?
This role is the engine room of our advice process, offering you a unique opportunity to work on complex financial strategies and ensure legal compliance within a highly professional environment.
Responsibilities:
Financial Needs Analysis (FNA): Prepare comprehensive FNAs across Risk, Pre-retirement, and Post-retirement planning.
Portfolio Strategy: Prepare investment proposal documents, review existing client portfolios, and create detailed review files.
Compliance & Administration: Ensure all client files adhere to POPI, FICA, and FAIS legislation requirements. You will also perform quality control on quotations, submissions, and oversee the implementation process.
Client & Advisor Support: Manage client relationships , set up review appointments , and act as the liaison with product providers to follow up on submitted instructions and research new and existing products.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 5 years in a similar Para-planning role.
B.Com . Honours in Financial Planning or a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP) is an added advantage, or you should be actively working towards it.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer literacy , including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in Financial Needs Analysis tools and Investment Analysis tools.
Experience in the use of X-Plan as an FNA tool would be an advantage.
Core Attributes:
Excellent report writing skills.
Ability to perform under pressure.
A professional demeanour.
A collaborative team player mindset.
Financial Planning Analyst
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*Contexte et environnement *
Complex regulatory framework within the petroleum industry with ongoing changes over the years
Low profitability culture across the organisation, resulting in poor variance analysis in the different business
*Activités *
As a Financial Planning Analyst you would be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Deliver an annual Long-term plan & Budget packages in line with the group instruction and ensure the consistency of information captured in the pack is line with management decisions & business expectations.
- Collaborate with Management and Strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Provide recommendations based on financial analysis. Develop scenario analysis capability for multi business stream activity.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budget, and forecasts. Recommend corrective actions if necessary.
- Assist with the evaluation of company performance by analysing financial and operational data, including the performance of ad hoc analysis
- Forecast Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models, support the continuous development of financial models and data analytics tools.
CAPEX
- Facilitate the implementation of Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance to Group policies.
- Create and maintain investment structure for affiliates and load budget on SAP as per approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA) and manage the 10% tolerance adjustments.
- Assist in the preparation of both the annual Capex budget and rolling long-term plan (LTP.)
- Produce the monthly Capex reporting pack – with clear, concise and meaningful reporting and analysis; communicate appropriate explanation for variances – for Board, MANCOM and Head Office.
- Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting the planning of the business units to enhance Capex control and time tracking.
HSEQ
- To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
- Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
- Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
- That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility
*Profil du candidat *
A Financial Planning Analyst would possess for the following:
- Financial degree (Postgraduate) plus 5 to 7 years related business experience, and in-depth knowledge of industry
- Comprehensive understanding of functional interactions across the entire company
- Good accounting knowledge
- Knowledge of TotalEnergies Group reporting rules
- Very good personal computer skills (Excel, advanced database skills ( and Financial modelling ability )
- Key competencies include good interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadline, analytical and attention to detail
- English is the working language
*Informations supplémentaires
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats. *