Financial Manager

A leading manufacturing group, comprising 7 factories, 4 factory shops, an Export Division, and a Support Centre, are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Manager to join its Finance team.Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the Finance Department, supporting operational management across the Group, and ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information, reporting, costing, budgeting, and year-end financial processes.This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Support the Group Financial Manager in all financial and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial support to factories and operational management teams.
• Manage monthly costing processes, including month-end costing runs.
• Review and distribute monthly Management Accounts.
• Oversee month-end, interim, and year-end journals and reporting requirements.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Finance team.
• Coordinate monthly financial calendars and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare interim and year-end planning schedules and audit files.
• Manage stock count planning, execution, reconciliations, and auditor requirements across all locations.
• Consolidate budgets for Board approval and monitor budget implementation.
• Verify SAP financial uploads and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with Group consolidations and annual financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement within finance processes and reporting systems.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• CA (SA) preferable or BCom Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing finance teams and month-end reporting processes.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High energy levels with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable, innovative, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established manufacturing group and contribute to the financial management of a diverse operation spanning multiple factories and business units. The role provides exposure to strategic finance, operational support, budgeting, consolidations, inventory management, and financial reporting at Group level.

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