FMCG (Retail Supermarket Group) FINANCIAL MANAGER

SUMMARY:
A leading FMCG Retailer is seeking a FMCG industry experienced FINANCIAL MANAGER to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

Title: Financial Manager

Area: Newcastle

Industry: Retail / Fast Moving Consumable Goods

Ref No.: TRG 2243

Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg

Start Date: As soon as possible

A leading FMCG Retailer is seeking a FMCG industry experienced FINANCIAL MANAGER to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administration duties of a local Newcastle operation, ensuring effective financial planning, control, and reporting across the operation. This role is critical to ensuring the long-term profitability and financial health of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in preparing management accounts up-to Trial Balance
• Assist with balance sheet preparation
• Invoicing
• Creditors
• Debtors
• Payment clerk duties
• Basic financial accounting responsibilities
• Reports to General Manager, Group Accountant and Head Office financial teams
• Supervision of a small finance and administration team
• In-depth knowledge of retail financial principles, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Ensure effective cash flow management across the store, maintaining liquidity and financial stability.
• Manage the company''s credit and collections policies, ensuring timely payments from suppliers and customers.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with the procurement team to optimize inventory turnover and minimize financial waste due to overstocking or understocking.
• Oversee the payroll processing for all stores, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labour laws.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Min 5 years retail (FMCG) industry experience as a Financial Manager required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar tertiary qualification will be required
• HR experience (adv)
• Retail accounting system package experience: Sage Pastel / SAP / Sigma / EASY Accounts
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Local Newcastle residency required
• A positive attitude with an ambitious personality.
• Exceptional financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2243

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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