Financial Manager

About the position

Our client is recruiting for an experienced and detail oriented Financial Manager to oversee and optimise financial operations in their production business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, cost control, and compliance, while also supporting business growth and enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing the financial reporting process
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP and other relevant financial regulations
• Developing and maintaining internal financial controls and policies
• Preparing and analysing budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management
• Monitoring and controlling production costs, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements
• Analysing cost structures and implementing cost-reduction strategies
• Ensuring accurate cost accounting and inventory valuation
• Optimising working capital, including accounts payable and receivable management
• Ensuring compliance with tax laws, VAT regulations, and company financial policies
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the production finance team
• Working closely with production, procurement, and operations teams to ensure financial efficiency
• Driving process improvements within the finance department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) is preferred
• Minimum of five years' financial management experience, ideally in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, cost accounting, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership skills

Desired Skills:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Management
• Cost Accounting
• Production
• Excel Advanced