Financial Manager

FINANCIAL MANAGER
Manufacturing & Operations Environment
Numbers tell a story. This role ensures they tell the right one.

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking a strong, hands-on Financial Manager to take ownership of the full finance function and partner with leadership in driving operational excellence.
This is not just a reporting role. This is a commercially involved, technically strong finance leadership position within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Full financial reporting function including monthly management accounts and year-end packs
- Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis with regular reporting to EXCO
- Tax compliance including VAT, PAYE, IT14SD
and Ad Valorem submissions
- Foreign Exchange Control management
- Oversee B-BBEE compliance process
- Manage cash flow, payments, and financial controls
- Lead internal and external audit processes
- Fixed asset management and balance sheet reconciliations
- Review journals and financial reporting accuracy
- KPI and payroll oversight
- Manage and lead the finance team
- Collaborate closely with operations, manufacturing and stock control teams
Requirements:

- B.Com (Honours) or equivalent postgraduate finance qualification
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in financial management
- Strong manufacturing and operational stock experience essential
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
- Strong IFRS and tax technical ability
- Proven management experience
Personal Attributes:

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
- Resilient and deadline-driven
- Strong business acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- Ethical, accountable and proactive
- Able to operate in a high-performance, deadline-driven environment

This opportunity suits a finance professional who enjoys being operationally involved, understands manufacturing complexities, and can confidently engage at executive level.

If you are ready to take ownership of a dynamic finance function within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Empire Recruitment SA.

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