Financial Manager - Plant Manufacturing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee debtors, creditors, and treasury activities.
• Develop and strengthen financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance, including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and all SARS-related matters.
• Prepare budgets and monitor financial performance against business objectives.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commercial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Work closely with the leadership team to identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BCom Accounting,BCom Honours, SAIPA or CIMAqualification.
• 3–7 years' experience in a Financial Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, including Activity-Based Costing (ABC).
• Experience managing working capital and cash flow.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, and financial controls.
• Experience dealing directly with SARS and statutory compliance.
• ERP system experience (Acumatica would be advantageous).

The Ideal Person

We are looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded and able to translate financial information into practical business decisions.
• Hands-on and willing to get involved in the day-to-day operations of the finance function.
• Comfortable working in a growing manufacturing business where no two days are the same.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Someone who enjoys building, improving, and making a real impact within an organisation.

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