Financial Manager

Manufacturing
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

Join a manufacturing business seeking a commercially astute Financial Manager to oversee end-to-end financial operations and contribute to strategic business growth. This role is ideal for a qualified professional who thrives in high-performance environments, brings a solid inventory and stock management background, and possesses a proactive approach to risk mitigation and compliance. You’ll lead a team of finance professionals, ensure financial health through robust systems, and drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector
  • Proven experience in stock and inventory management
 
Technical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Strong working knowledge of tax, treasury, payroll, and cash flow planning
  • Experience with audit preparation, risk analysis, and internal control implementation
 
Other Skills
  • Exceptional leadership and team management
  • Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Systems implementation and process improvement
  • Experience negotiating supplier terms and managing financial models aligned to strategic business plans
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for operational teams