Finance Manager

SUMMARY

Are you a commercially astute Finance Manager with strong manufacturing experience anda passion for turning numbers into business insight?

Our client is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead management accounting, costing, financial reporting, and business intelligence within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and drive business performance through meaningful financial analysis and reporting.

Our client is looking to employ a Finance Manager based in Elsies River.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee financial management, reporting, and the preparation of accurate management accounts.
• Conduct management accounting, financial analysis, and provide insights to support business performance.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial liquidity to ensure operational stability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop the finance function and finance team.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, systems, and reporting frameworks.
• Partner with the Managing Director / management team to provide commercially focused financial guidance, support strategic decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BCom Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting or equivalent is must!
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate finance/accounting experience
• 2-3 years in a Senior Accounting, Management Accounting / Finance Management role within a Manufacturing/Production/ factory environment.
• Proven experience in standard costing, Bills of Materials (BOMs), product costing, and margin analysis.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory management and stock reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and report
• Proven experience using Power BI for reporting, dashboard creation, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems, with Syspro experience highly advantageous.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial analysis background
• Demonstrated ability to interpret financial and operational data, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to senior management

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