Finance Manager

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing South African manufacturing facility is seeking a Finance Manager in Durban to lead financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing experience and be able to balance compliance, analysis, and strategy. Key responsibilities include managing a finance team, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Retirement fund contributions

Medical aid

Work-related allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance management within manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of corporate finance and performance metrics.
• Excellent knowledge of local financial and legal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Manage budgeting, costing, and financial reporting.
• Implement policies and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Team management

Corporate finance knowledge

Education

BCom in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Overview

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

Our client, a growing South African manufacturing facility, is looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and reporting. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing experience who can balance compliance, analysis, and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team and ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage budgeting, costing, and financial reporting
• Implement policies and maintain compliance with financial regulations
• Approve transactions and provide management with actionable insights
• Coordinate annual audits
• Ensure the business meets all legal and regulatory financial obligations

Qualifications

• BCom in Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance management within manufacturing
• Strong grasp of corporate finance and performance metrics
• Experience managing staff and resources
• Comfortable with occasional international travel
• Excellent knowledge of local financial and legal compliance requirements

What’s in It for you?

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives and annual bonus
• Retirement fund contributions and medical aid
• Work-related allowances
• Exposure to international operations and professional growth opportunities

How to apply

1. Follow the link to our job seekers ’ page -https://measuredability.com/jobs/
2. Search for the job title.
3. Click Apply to submit your CV.