Finance Leader – Strategy & Controls (Manufacturing)

University of Fort Hare; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Well established manufacturing company in Stikland is seeking a Financial Manager with 3-5 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with management and other departments to support financial sustainability, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include accurate financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management, strong controls, and sound decision-making. The role also covers debtors/creditors management, banking liaison, and leading the finance team.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience managing debtors, creditors and financial controls.
• Experience working with auditors, banks and other financial stakeholders.
• FMCG / manufacturing industry experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accuracy: Ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting, including month-end processes.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Manage budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance and provide variance analysis.
• Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Maintain liquidity through cash flow forecasting and working-capital management.
• Cost Control & Profitability: Monitor operating expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collections & Receivables: Oversee collections, debtor management and ageing.
• Creditors / Accounts Payable: Ensure suppliers are paid on time while protecting cash flow.
• Bank Communication & Relationship Management: Maintain relations with banking institutions and manage banking matters.
• Finance Requests / Funding Support: Coordinate finance, credit and funding requests.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Management Reporting & Decision Support: Provide accurate financial information, analysis and insights.
• Finance Team & Process Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team and processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Cost control

Debtors management

Creditors management

Auditors liaison

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Well established manufacturing company in Stikland is seeking a Financial Manager with 3-5 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with management and other departments to support financial sustainability, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include accurate financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management, strong controls, and sound decision-making. The role also covers debtors/creditors management, banking liaison, and leading the finance team.