Financial Manager

Financial Manager

Take the financial lead in a high-performing manufacturing environment

Spartan, Kempton Park,  Johannesburg | R75,000 to R95,000 CTC | 8 : 00am to 16 : 30pm

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business within the chemical and detergent sector, known for its operational excellence, strong commercial focus, and commitment to continuous improvement. With a fast-paced FMCG-driven environment, the company values disciplined financial leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strong alignment between finance and production. This is an opportunity to join a business where you can directly influence process efficiency, cost control, and long-term growth.

The Role : Financial Manager

This role exists to lead the full financial function of the manufacturing facility, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and strong commercial decision support. You will partner closely with operations and production teams to drive efficiency, enforce financial discipline, and enhance cost and performance visibility across the business. The focus is on tightening controls, improving systems, and supporting sustainable growth through strategic financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Bring a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience as a Financial Manager within manufacturing

Oversee the full financial management of the facility, including reporting, controls, and compliance

Lead cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity management

Implement cost-saving initiatives and enforce strict production-related financial discipline

Strengthen operational and financial controls across production and supply chain

Support manufacturing teams with accurate, data-driven insights and reporting

Ensure accuracy of BOMs, costing, stock, MRP data, and production performance metrics

Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and variance analysis

Maintain full compliance with South African financial, tax, and statutory standards

Drive system improvements and optimise ERP / MRP utilisation

Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members

Oversee the rollout and implementation of a Provident Fund as a key strategic project

About You

5 to 7 years of experience as a Financial Manager in manufacturing

Relevant SA financial qualification (BCom, SAICA / SAIPA / AGA(SA), or CIMA completed)

FMCG experience is highly advantageous; detergent manufacturing experience is a strong plus

Advanced Microsoft Excel capability (pivot tables, modelling, complex formulas)

Skilled in ERP / MRP systems within a production environment

SQL knowledge or experience working with SQL databases (advantageous)

Strong understanding of cost control, production finance, and cash flow management

High attention to detail with an analytical, improvement-driven approach

Strong communication skills, able to influence and hold teams accountable

Commercially minded, proactive, and hands-on in supporting operations