Financial Manager (Production)

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Financial Manager to oversee and optimise financial operations in our production business. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, cost control and compliance, while also supporting business growth and enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to core financial responsibilities, this role provides commercial and strategic support to the Commercial and Production Director by delivering actionable financial insights, guiding product and pricing strategies.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or another related field
• A professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA or ACCA is preferred
• A minimum of five years’ financial management experience, ideally in a production or manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of financial regulations, cost accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for production facilities
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance, investigating root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Provide financial insights to support production planning, cost optimisation and capital expenditure decisions
• Oversee standard costing processes and ensure accuracy of bill of materials (BOM), routings and overhead allocations
• Analyse production cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities
• Monitor material, labour and overhead costs, ensuring alignment with targets
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate production performance, process improvements and investment decisions
• Support CapEx evaluations, ROI calculations and post-implementation reviews of projects
• Ensure accurate financial data within ERP systems related to inventory, work-in-progress and production costing
• Lead finance input in system upgrades, implementations and process automation initiatives related to manufacturing finance
• Manage and develop a team of plant-level or cost accountants
• Promote a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement

Please send CV and salary expectation to [email protected].

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