Tracy Hiltermann
FP&A Manager | Commercial Finance (FMCG)
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Analytical, hands-on finance leader with over 15 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and audit within the FMCG and financial services sectors. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to drive initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, improve cost visibility, and foster sustainable profitable growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
National Brands Limited (AVI Group)
Johannesburg
04.2025 - Current
- Own consolidated planning calendar (annual budget, quarterly forecasts) and deliver timely, insight-led reporting for Exco/Board packs.
- Build and maintain driver-based models (volume/price/mix, commodities) to forecast category P&Ls; provide scenario analyses for commercial decisions.
- Partner with Sales & Revenue Growth Management on pricing corridors and promotional ROI's.
- Lead monthly performance reviews: highlight variances, risks/opportunities and corrective actions; standardise KPI dashboards across categories (GM, COGS, OPEX, NPD tracking).
Commercial Finance Manager (Tea; then Snacks categories)
National Brands Limited (AVI Group)
Johannesburg
10.2016 - 03.2025
- Drove month-end close including GL review and reconciliations
- Prepared budgets and quarterly profit forecasts.
- Produced clear category performance reporting and actionable insights to Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams.
- Supported factory Finance and costing function to identify manufacturing efficiencies and cost control opportunities.
- Partnered with Revenue Growth Manager on price elasticity work to inform pricing and promotional decisions.
- Individual SKU profitability analysis and reporting.
- Reviewed capex workflows and performed post-implementation reviews of major spends.
Senior Financial Manager, Motor Division
WesBank (FirstRand Group)
Johannesburg
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed the finance and reporting function for approximately 10 JV/partnerships, including cost control, performance reporting, budgets and board-pack preparation and presentation.
Financial Manager, Fleet Services
WesBank (FirstRand Group)
Johannesburg
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Customer profitability analysis to inform pricing decisions
- Statutory reporting and IFRS AFS review
- External audit facilitation
- Tax compliance
- Team Managment (managed a six-person team)
Manager, Transaction Services (Johannesburg)
KPMG
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions.
- Analysed historical and forecast performances, cash flows and working capital.
- Assessed assumptions and sensitivities.
- Reporting
Senior Associate, Learning & Development
KPMG
Montvale, NJ
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Developed technical audit training content across multiple delivery formats.
Audit Trainee
KPMG
Cape Town
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Planned/risk-assessed audits; led teams; executed controls/substantive work; managed group reporting and EQCR processes; drafted audit committee and management reports.
Education
CA(SA) -
SAICA
PGDA - Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
University of Cape Town
01.2007
PGDM - Accounting Conversion
University of Cape Town
01.2006
B.Psych (Cum Laude) - undefined
University of Port Elizabeth
01.2003
Skills
MS office (Advanced Excel)
SAP
Essbase
SQL data analysis
Strategic category management
Financial planning
Performance reporting
Cross-functional teamwork
References
Available upon request
CORE STRENGTHS
- FP&A & budgeting
- Scenario modelling
- Management reporting & dashboard design
- Category P&L ownership
- Pricing & margin analysis
- Costing & factory efficiency support
- Capex evaluation & post-implementation reviews
- Internal control & governance
Timeline
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
National Brands Limited (AVI Group)
04.2025 - Current
Commercial Finance Manager (Tea; then Snacks categories)
National Brands Limited (AVI Group)
10.2016 - 03.2025
Senior Financial Manager, Motor Division
WesBank (FirstRand Group)
10.2014 - 09.2016
Financial Manager, Fleet Services
WesBank (FirstRand Group)
11.2012 - 09.2014
Manager, Transaction Services (Johannesburg)
KPMG
02.2012 - 11.2012
Senior Associate, Learning & Development
KPMG
12.2010 - 09.2011
Audit Trainee
KPMG
03.2008 - 11.2010
PGDA - Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
University of Cape Town
PGDM - Accounting Conversion
University of Cape Town
B.Psych (Cum Laude) - undefined
University of Port Elizabeth
CA(SA) -
SAICA