FINANCE MANAGER (BUSINESS SUPPORT)

FINANCE MANAGER (BUSINESS SUPPORT)

We’re Hiring!

THE JOB Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the above vacancy that has arisen in the Finance Function.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide the company with strong, integrated analytical insights through reviewing and analysing the integrated P&L to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the finance function, continuously driving to improve processes and reduce operational cost as well as the cost of finance.
• Build strong and deep core financial capability within the appropriate functions through mentoring, coaching, training and appropriate recruitment.
• Provide an analytical service to the business to address specific business requirements on an ad-hoc basis.
• Responsible for the preparation and consolidation of the company’s annual budget for approval by the Ubombo Board and for inclusion in the ABF Sugar Group Budget.
• Set up quarterly crush plan meetings to support the review and approval of production data prior to submission to Group Technical Services.
• Responsible for the balance sheet reporting (forecast), including detailed analysis of net working capital.
• Preparation financial reporting papers to facilitate internal decision making.
• Review commercial assumptions with Finance Head.
• Review financials forecast before final review by Finance Head.
• Review full analysis/presentation of the profit forecasts.
• Oversee the compilation of all key operational/ business/ financial metrics for each profit forecast (Margin, cost of production, working capital, CWIP, cash flow analysis).
• Provides financial information / sensitivities on the effect of industry changes / decisions.
• Coordinate/support all functions in the 5 year strategic planning process and in the compilation of key metrics.
• Responsible for value added projects, which includes benchmarking, working capital management, product costing and analysis of the company’s financials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Business Administration / Equivalent.
• CIMA / ACCA / CA/ Equivalent.
• 8 – 10 years relevant working experience.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants Member.
• MBA Added Advantage.
• Outstanding business analysis skills to generate business insight, add measurable value.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong verbal / analytical reasoning ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Goal-orientated and committed to delivering quality outputs.

THE REWARDS The position offers a competitive package, commensurate with qualifications, experience and value – add.

HOW TO APPLY Applications with detailed C.V., copies of qualifications, and names of two referees, marked “Finance Manager-Business Support”, must be forwarded to the Human Resources Head or emailed to Recruitment@illovo.co.za on or before 08 April 2026.

If you do not receive correspondence after 21 working days from the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Ubombo Sugar Limited

Old Main Road, Big Bend, Eswatini

📞 +268 23 63 80 00 📧

P.O. Box 23, Big Bend, Eswatini

🌐 www.ubombosugar.com