Are you a hands-on finance individual with a strong background in manufacturing or production? We're looking for a commercially savvy and detail-oriented Financial Manager t o join my client's Production Finance team.
This is your chance to work alongside the Commercial and Production Director in driving process improvements and cost optimisation across multiple in-house production facilities.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Manage annual budgets and forecasting across all production departments
- Conduct variance analysis and investigate cost deviations with corrective action plans
- Deliver clear, actionable insights to guide production planning, capital spend, and cost control
- Oversee standard costing and ensure bill of materials (BOM), routings, and overheads are accurate
- Track and analyse production cost structures, material usage, and labour efficiency
- Support operational teams with process improvements and financial decision-making
- Evaluate and report on ROI for capital investments and other major projects
- Ensure ERP systems reflect accurate production, inventory, and cost data
- Collaborate with supply chain and operations to assess performance and optimisation opportunities
- Drive automation and data accuracy in finance processes linked to production
- Manage and mentor a team of plant-level or cost accountants
- Lead financial reporting and compliance for the production function
What You'll Bring :
A degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldA professional qualification such as CIMA or SAIPA (CA(SA) not required but welcome)5+ years' financial management experience, ideally in a factory, production, or food processing settingDeep knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and manufacturing financeStrong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and CapEx evaluationAdvanced Excel skills and exposure to automation or system upgradesFluent in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)Strong leadership and team management abilitiesYour Strengths :
Commercially minded with a strategic yet practical approachConfident working on the factory floor and engaging with production teamsAnalytical thinker who enjoys solving operational and costing challengesClear communicator who can influence decision-making at all levelsAble to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven team environmentStrong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projectsFocused on continuous improvement and financial accuracyCollaborative leader with a hands-on approachWhy You Should Apply :
If you're looking to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, values-driven finance team, this role gives you the platform to manage key financial functions while being surrounded by energetic, driven professionals. You'll gain exposure to dynamic operations and help influence the financial stability of a household brand.
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