Finance Manager

Network Recruitment International; Brits; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment International in Brits, South Africa, seeks a qualified CA(SA) to lead the finance function of a thriving mining/manufacturing business. You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability and strategic financial decisions, while ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

Based in Brits, the role provides exposure to both operational and strategic finance, overseeing budgeting, cash flow, and inventory costing in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with professional registration.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ finance experience in manufacturing/mining sectors.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance and accounting function
• Lead monthly management reporting and financial analysis
• Prepare annual financial statements and statutory reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Drive financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Ensure accurate management of inventory and manufacturing costing
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial reporting

People management

Strategic partnering

Manufacturing mining knowledge

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Lead Finance in a thriving mining manufacturing environment where your strategic insight and commercial acumen can make a real impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) to join a well-established and growing organisation supporting the mining sector.

Based in Brits, this role offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive business performance and profitability.

As the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the full finance function while providing strategic financial leadership to the business. The successful candidate will partner with operational and executive teams to ensure sound financial management, compliance, reporting accuracy, and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance and accounting function
• Lead monthly management reporting and financial analysis
• Prepare annual financial statements and statutory reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Drive financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Ensure accurate management of inventory and manufacturing costing
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Job Experience and Skills Required

Minimum 5-8 years' finance experience, with exposure to manufacturing, mining, engineering, or related industrial environments

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls

Proven leadership and people management experience