Finance Manager

An established and dynamic business within the industrial and manufacturing sector, operating both locally and internationally, is looking to appoint a Financial Manager. This role is based in Atlantis, Cape Town
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This role is responsible for taking full ownership of the finance function, including day-to-day financial management, cash flow planning, foreign exchange transactions, local and international banking, and finance team leadership. Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Financial Manager will provide commercial insight and drive operational efficiency across the organisation.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board packs.
• Provide insightful analysis of performance against budget.

• Lead daily cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Execute and manage multi-currency foreign exchange transactions.

• Oversee local and international banking relationships.
• Review multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance relating to foreign transactions.

• Lead year-end audit preparations.
• Ensure full statutory compliance.
• Manage SARS queries, VAT, PAYE, and income tax submissions.

• Direct, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Refine internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Build finance team capacity and operational effectiveness.

• Monitor product costing and inventory accounting.
• Maintain robust stock control processes within a manufacturing environment.

• Professional designation preferred:
  CA(SA), AGA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA
  .
• 6 to 15+ years of finance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record in cash flow management, treasury processes, and multi-currency transactions.
• Strong background in manufacturing, engineering, distribution, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial software.

• Hands-on, commercially minded leader who can balance operational execution with strategic oversight.
• High level of integrity and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Skilled at building effective cross-functional and stakeholder relationships.
• Proactive, accountable, and results-driven.

• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Foreign Exchange (Forex/FEX)
• Treasury Management
• Multi-Currency Reconciliations
• Cost Accounting
• Stock Control & Inventory Management
• Tax Compliance (SARS, VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)

• Executive Leadership
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Operational Insight
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Accountability

• Finance Team Leadership
• Internal Controls Implementation
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Audit Preparation
• Process Optimisation

• R720,000 – R1,200,000 per annum (Negotiable based on qualifications and experience)