Johannesburg: Strategic FP&A Specialist

A dynamic and rapidly expanding national distributor of high‑value products is recruiting a Strategic Finance & FP&A Specialist to provide insight that directly influences business direction and profitability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on financial modelling, performance analysis, and partnering with senior stakeholders to shape smarter commercial decisions. 🌟 What Makes This Role Exciting: Operate in a high‑value, fast‑moving, product‑driven business Broad exposure across FP&A, pricing strategy, and profitability optimisation Partner closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership A data‑driven environment where finance plays a strategic advisory role Strong scope to grow into senior FP&A, commercial finance, or leadership roles 🔍 Key Requirements: Qualified or near‑qualified CA(SA), CIMA , or a strong FP&A background Proven experience in FP&A / commercial finance within a product, distribution, FMCG, or manufacturing environment Advanced financial modelling capability (Excel essential; BI tools highly beneficial) Strong experience analysing large, complex data sets Solid understanding of pricing models, margin management, and cost drivers Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders 💼 What Youll Be Doing: As a Strategic Finance & FP&A Specialist , you will support leadership with forward‑looking insights that drive performance and long‑term value . Key responsibilities include: Building and maintaining robust financial and commercial models Driving pricing, margin, and profitability analysis Analysing sales, stock, and product performance trends Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning cycles Partnering with operations and sales to enhance commercial outcomes Delivering Board‑level performance reviews and insights Identifying risk, opportunity, and growth initiatives within the product portfolio Supporting ad hoc strategic and commercial projects 🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile: You are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable turning complex numbers into clear, actionable insights . You want a role where finance is not just about reporting, but about shaping decisions and influencing outcomes . 📩 Interested in this opportunity? Apply now and take the next step in your strategic finance / FP&A career . For more roles in FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Finance Business Partnering , feel free to connect with me. Monique Du Preez Senior Recruitment Consultant