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