Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial management and reporting function.
• Oversee monthly management accounting, reporting and analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and business planning inputs.
• Manage cash-flow forecasting, bank reconciliations and treasury activities.
• Oversee general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage VAT and other tax requirements, including preparation of the income tax pack.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Manage and continuously improve financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
• Provide financial guidance and insight to operational teams.
• Oversee product costing, variance analysis and manufacturing overhead recovery rates.
• Analyse production efficiency and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure the integrity of inventory records, including work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Provide financial analysis to support capital investment and make-or-buy decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the streamlining of finance-related processes.
• Manage, develop and provide direction to the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, IFRS for SMEs and internal business requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Com Accounting degree or equivalent Commerce qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Finance Manager / financial management role.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Previous people management experience is essential.
• Strong financial management and management accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial analysis.
• Practical experience with manufacturing costing, inventory and production cost analysis.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• SAICA, CIMA or SAIPA registration, or progress towards registration, will be advantageous.
• Hands‑on, operational approach with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and make sound decisions.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified finance professional to join a manufacturing business where finance plays a key role in operational performance, cost management, business planning and profitability.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Sector: Manufacturing

Position: Finance Manager

Only candidates with relevant manufacturing experience will be considered.

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