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Head of Finance – Feitoria

Closing Date
2025/04/02
Reference Number
NAN250326-2
Job Title Head of Finance – Feitoria
Department Feitoria
Job Type Permanent
Reporting To (Job Title) Group Exec: Southern African Sourcing
Number of Positions 01
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Midrand
Nandos Casa Feitoria
Job Description
To direct and oversee the financial activities of the company, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries and create forecasts predicting future work alongside the Heads of Departments and the Group Executive to keep the finances positioned for continued success. This role will manage the day to day, ongoing impact on the company’s operations, helping to analyse, activities of the company and grow the financial position of the business. The role further involves the assessment and mitigation of risk and compliance with IFRS, tax and Company’s Act legislation, treasury & banking covenants.

Minimum Requirements
CA(SA)
SAICA membership

• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity (10 years)
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, tax planning & compliance, risk mitigation (10 years)
• Solid experience coordinating and managing reporting, budget and financial planning development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, business operations and CAPEX projects (10 years)
• FMCG/Manufacturing experience (5 years)
• Experience in executive leadership roles (5 years)
• Technology savvy with SAP experience desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management or other outside partners

Duties and Responsibilities
Budgeting:

• Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract compliance and reporting.

Cash Flow Management:

• Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy.

Risk Management and Internal controls:

• Details the development and maintenance of internal controls to mitigate financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks. The goal is to protect the company’s financial interests through risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and monitoring of key risk indicators.
• Annual audit compliance, generation of audit file evidence, audit interviews
• Review and negotiation of all legal contracts, credit applications and purchase order terms of a binding nature.
• Costing and Pricing – Review of all new product and enhanced product costing and pricing of same.
• Payments – Review of all outgoing payment documentation prior to release
• Checking of all new costs (including annual changes) and prices approved and uploaded to ERP.
• BOM – Checking of all new costs (including annual changes) and prices approved and uploaded to ERP.

Enhancing the Financial function:

• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, cross-team communications.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action

Payroll:

• Reviewing monthly detailed payroll, PAYE, UIF, SDL review prior and post bank upload.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• This section emphasizes the importance of preparing accurate financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulations. It involves coordinating audits, addressing findings, and maintaining internal controls to protect company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Detailed Analysis on monthly accounts

Working Capital:

• This involves managing the company’s cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to align with operational needs and strategic objectives. Strategies to optimize working capital, capital structure, and investment returns are developed, along with managing banking relationships and negotiating terms.

Tax:

• Monthly VAT calculation and return interrogation.
• Bi-Annual provisional tax calculations and return submissions.
• Annual tax and deferred tax computations

Finance Department Management:

• Responsible for overseeing the finance department, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Risk Management
• Capital Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leading and developing the finance team to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It includes providing mentorship, promoting professional development, and ensuring the team’s alignment with organizational goals.

Projects:

• Adherence to approved CAPEX budgets and key involvement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that financial aspects of projects are adhered to.

Debt:

• Structure finance to deliver projects and ensure maintenance of bank covenants.

Insurance Strategy:

• Annual renewal of insurance policies in line with group with additional focus on Product Recall and Liability policy specific to the business, together with compliance with fire, extraction and integrity certifications.

Head of New Product Development

Closing Date
2025/04/01
Reference Number
NAN250325-4
Job Title Head of New Product Development
Department Feitoria
Job Type Permanent
Reporting To (Job Title) Group Exec: Southern African Sourcing
Number of Positions 01
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Midrand
Nandos Casa Feitoria
Job Description
To lead and develop new products from concept to commercialisation. Work closely with cross functional teams to drive innovation, meet consumer needs and ensure the successful launch of products in the market.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science / Technology, or an NQF Level 7 equivalent in a relevant field

• New Product Development Management experience in FMCG (8+ years)
• Knowledge of an integrated food processing environment (5 years)
• Ability to lead a team aligned with the Company core values, leadership behaviors (5 years)
• Ability to establish and lead a team towards implementing an NPD Strategy aligned to business goals
• Advanced Computer Proficiency – 5 years’ experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, MS Project), advanced ERP systems knowledge

Duties and Responsibilities
New Product Development:

• Design and execute the strategic vision for new product development in alignment with the overall company goals.
• Lead decision-making on innovation projects and dynamically allocate resources to ensure First Time Right and OTIF project delivery to deliver NPD growth.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of new products in various stages of development. Ensure a between incremental improvements and disruptive innovations in the pipeline
• Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the timelines, key milestones and resources required for product development
• Drive good customer relations and fast decision-making
• Leading and planning of trials at manufacturing plant level, including completion and ownership of relevant project documentation and troubleshooting.
• Smooth management of assigned technical and packaging related projects and project logistics of standard complexity, including management of suppliers (where applicable).
• Conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and validation studies to ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to address any quality issues or deviations.
• Manages products life cycle, lead the ideation, conceptualization, and development of new products aligned with market trends, consumer preferences, and business objectives.
• Conduct market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Develop product briefs, specifications, and project timelines to guide the development process.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless execution of product process.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless execution of product

Product Development Oversight:

• Evaluate product concepts based on feasibility, market demand and profitability
• Oversee the prototype and testing phases to ensure that the product meets both functional requirements of the user needs
• Project Management – Ensure that product development projects stay on track, on time, and within budget. Track progress and handle issues on delays
• Coordinate and communicate with cross functional teams on project timelines

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and Manage a product development budget ensuring resources are allocated efficiently across projects
• Ensure that Product development timelines and deliverables are met within scope and budget constraints

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure that New products comply with all the relevant industry regulations, certifications and standard
• Consider all sustainability, ethical sourcing and environmental impact when developing New products ensuring that the company meets its corporate social responsibility goals
• Establish quality standards and specifications for new products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality guidelines

People Management:

• Establish and support direct reports with their developmental plans
• Set the goals and strategy for NPD with input of team and inspire them into implementing the plan.
• Guide, coach and support staff through deliverables, projects and key tasks
• Provide constructive and ongoing feedback to ensure that the team achieves career and developmental goals
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the NPD team, encouraging creativity and growth

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