Commercial Finance Director

Managing Director at Syndicate Personnel Specialists

I am partnering with a global FMCG powerhouse – a business with iconic brands trusted by billions of consumers in over 190 countries. Purpose-driven and performance-focused, it is recognised for building exceptional leaders while driving sustainable growth at scale.

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Director to lead the commercial finance and performance agenda across Southern Africa. This pivotal leadership role will partner closely with the regional executive team, customer development, and sales leaders to shape strategy, ensure financial stewardship, and deliver in-year growth.

The mandate

• Partner with Sales and Customer Development teams to drive profitable growth, joint business planning, and terms negotiations.
• Lead the commercial finance agenda – resource allocation, pricing, ROI on customer investments, and trade spend optimisation.
• Oversee the S&OP sa...