South Africa: Finance Manager Operations (Costing?

What Youll Be Responsible For Costing & Operational Finance Own and manage overhead costs , standard costing, monthly hours, and hourly rate accuracy. Lead budgeting and forecasting for all direct costs and logistics. Run product costing reviews across multiple manufacturing sites. Track, explain, and challenge PPV (purchase price variance) and production variances . Inventory, Supply Chain & Working Capital Analyse manufacturing and supply chain data to spot trends, risks, and opportunities. Partner with planning teams on SLOB (slow-moving and obsolete) inventory provisions. Support working capital improvement through practical, data-backed recommendations. Maintain product master data and manage SAP condition tables . Business Partnering Work closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and section leaders to help them understand costs, budgets, and financial impacts. Partner with sales on pricing decisions, margin analysis, and customer profitability. Support engineering and operations with cost-efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives. Financial Modelling & CAPEX Build and support financial models, business cases, and CAPEX evaluations . Prepare clear insights and reporting for senior leadership and auditors. Safety & Compliance Actively drive and reinforce a zero-harm safety culture . Ensure compliance with all group and divisional financial policies. What You Bring BCom Honours in Management Accounting CIMA / CA / ACCA 58 years in a senior financial or cost management role Strong experience in manufacturing , especially heavy industry (steel, foundry, engineering, or similar) Deep understanding of complex production processes and cost structures Proficient with ERP systems (SAP a plus) and advanced Excel/Office Strong analytical, variance analysis, and modelling skills Comfortable explaining financial concepts to non-finance teams Confident engaging with auditors and regional finance leaders What Success Looks Like Accurate, well-managed budgeting and cost structures Operations teams understand their numbers and use them effectively Product costing is consistent, reliable, and meaningful Inventory risks are flagged early and managed proactively Strong relationships built with section leaders, auditors, and regional finance teams A visible impact on cost savings, efficiency, and overall financial performance