Pietermaritzburg: Finance and Operational Leader

Location: Pietermaritzburg Join an established business with exciting products sold across international markets! Reporting directly to the CEO, our client is looking for an entrepreneurial leader to drive operational excellence and financial performance in this competitive fast paced global environment. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on accountability, structure, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee cross-functional performance to ensure delivery of operational and financial KPIs. Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and execution of strategic initiatives. Strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting accuracy, and optimise system utilisation. Translate data into actionable insights to improve profitability and working capital. Build and embed a culture of accountability, structure, and continuous improvement. Requirements 10 years’ experience in senior operational or financial management (manufacturing, FMCG, or retail). Strong expertise in systems integration, process improvement, and performance reporting. Degree in Commerce, Business Management, or related field preferred. Commercially astute, decisive, collaborative, with strong leadership presence. If you wish to play a key role in shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth whilst being part of a business with innovative products we want to hear from you –