Duties & Responsibilities:
– Oversee the full financial function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
– Manage stock, inventory processes, and cost controls within a production environment.
– Prepare financial reports, management accounts, and analysis.
– Maintain strong financial controls and drive process improvements.
– Support operational teams and provide strategic financial insights.
– Lead and guide the finance team to ensure smooth daily operations.
– Liaise with auditors, stakeholders, and senior management.

Qualifications & Experience:
– BCom Accounting qualification required (articles beneficial).
– Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Financial Manager role.
– Industrial or production industry experience advantageous.
– Strong stock management experience essential.
– Confident, assertive personality with the ability to lead under pressure.
– Able to work full-time on-site in Langlaagte, Johannesburg

Apply Now!!
If you are a resilient and driven Financial Manager with strong stock expertise and the ability to operate in a demanding production environment, apply today at www.********.co.za.
If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities.
 
For more information, contact:
Joy Bhembe

This leading manufacturer is a pillar of the industrial sector, committed to producing high-quality primary and fabricated metal products through relentless operational efficiency and innovative techniques. In this pivotal role, you will be the financial architect for the plant, moving beyond compliance to become a strategic partner to the operations and commercial teams. Your focus will be on financial rigor, strategic cost management in a capital-intensive environment, and driving sustainable profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing insightful analysis on key performance drivers such as metal yield, scrap rates, energy efficiency, and plant utilization.
• Oversee all financial operations, including month-end reporting, cash flow management, and rigorous working capital control with a focus on inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods) and creditor/debtor cycles.
• Ensure robust financial controls and full compliance with IFRS, SARS, and all statutory requirements, specifically relating to complex fixed asset accounting and capital project expenditure.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leadership to evaluate Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, providing financial modelling and post-investment appraisal to guide strategic decisions.
• Utilize the ERP system to its full potential to streamline cost accounting, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide real-time visibility into production costs.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Completed CIMA qualification.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a finance management role, with a significant portion in a manufacturing, heavy industry, or mining environment.
• Proven, in-depth experience in a metal manufacturing or related heavy industry is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) for financial control and manufacturing costing.
• Strong leadership skills and strategic commercial acumen, with a proven track record of directly impacting operational profitability and driving cost-saving initiatives on the shop floor.

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.