Financial Manager

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function and provide commercial and operational financial leadership across the business

This is a broad, hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who enjoys working across financial reporting, budgeting, inventory, fixed assets, tax compliance, ERP systems administration and continuous process improvement within a manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls
•    Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis
•    Manage annual budgets, forecasting and cash flow planning
•    Oversee debtors, creditors, inventory, fixed assets and general ledger
•    Review landed costing, stock variances and inventory valuations
•    Manage VAT, EMP201, provisional tax and statutory submissions
•    Coordinate external audits, BEE audits, ISO audits and tax reviews
•    Maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure reporting
•    Support import transactions and foreign supplier payments
•    Maintain ERP master data and financial module integrity
•    Review payroll reconciliations and employee cost reporting
•    Drive process improvements, SOPs and internal controls
•    Lead and develop the finance team

Minimum Requirements
•    BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
•    5–8 years' experience in a Financial Manager or Senior Financial Accountant role
•    Manufacturing/industrial experience
•    Strong management accounting, costing and inventory knowledge
•    Tax and statutory compliance experience
•    Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Syspro advantageous)
•    Excellent analytical and leadership skills

Ideal Candidate
A commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational involvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment