Join a cornerstone of South African industry—a leader in primary and fabricated metal manufacturing with a significant footprint across the continent. Our business, built on engineering excellence and a robust supply chain, relies on a strong finance function to ensure profitability, manage capital investment, and maintain financial integrity in a dynamic global market.
 
Step into a high-impact Financial Controller position where you will go beyond compliance and reporting to influence strategic decisions. You will be the key financial partner to operations, providing insights that shape manufacturing performance and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, statutory compliance, and consolidated group reporting.
• Drive cost management initiatives by analyzing key manufacturing cost drivers such as raw material usage, scrap rates, energy consumption, and labour efficiency.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.
• Leverage ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE) to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and deliver actionable insights on production costs and variances.
• Oversee CAPEX planning, approval processes, and post-implementation reviews to ensure optimal return on investment.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• SAICA-accredited BCom Accounting Degree (or equivalent).
• Completed SAICA articles (trainee contract) is essential.
• 5+ years post-articles experience, preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, production variances, and inventory valuation.
• Proficiency in a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• Experience in metal manufacturing, mining, heavy engineering, or automotive will be highly advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

Apply now!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial roles within Manufacturing

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

Join an iconic, internationally recognised automotive brand known for innovation and operational scale. As the Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the organisation’s financial engine runs with precision. You’ll oversee reporting excellence, strengthen governance and partner with senior leaders to drive financial strategy. Your voice will matter. Your decisions will influence performance. Your work will shape the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete financial control function across multiple divisions
• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting cycles
• Review and sign off management accounts and statutory submissions
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance and risk management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Manage cash flow, working capital and cost optimisation projects
• Ensure tax, VAT and statutory compliance
• Prepare executive-level reports and financial insights
• Mentor and guide finance team members to build capability and performance
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and direction 

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting (required), BCom Honours advantageous
• 5–8 years’ progressive experience in financial control, reporting or corporate finance
• Strong IFRS, governance and compliance knowledge
• Experience leading or guiding teams within a complex, high-volume environment
• Commercially minded, analytical and confident operating at senior stakeholder level

Apply now!
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Manager 
• Group Finance Manager 
• Financial Director 
• Group Accountant 
• Financial Accountant 
• Management Accountant 
• Cost Accountant 
• Financial Controller
• Bookkeeper

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson 
Specialist Recruitment Consultant 

Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za