Finance Manager

Staff Solutions; Oos-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Staff Solutions is seeking a senior Finance Manager to oversee the full financial function for a manufacturing operation. You will ensure accurate reporting, drive budgeting, cash flow, and cost accounting, and partner with operations to improve performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in finance leadership, knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, SA tax, and ERP systems, with a track record of stakeholder engagement and building strong finance teams. CA qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification advantageous.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong MS Office knowledge.
• 7–10 years in finance leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or production.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full financial function with accurate records, reporting and controls.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and provide insights to management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and monitor budgets.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, manage working capital and liquidity.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure governance and risk practices.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP reporting and stock variances.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team including A/R and A/P.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory obligations (SA laws).
• Liaise with auditors, SARS, banks and other stakeholders.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA advantageous

Outils

Excel

Office Suite

ERP / Financial management systems

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial records, reporting and effective financial controls.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and supporting financial schedules.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and variances, and provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, prepare rolling forecasts and monitor departmental budgets.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, manage working capital and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements.
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis and capital expenditure assessments to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing and product costing models, including direct labour, materials and overhead costs.
• Monitor standard costing, cost absorption, manufacturing efficiencies, scrap, waste and rework costs.
• Analyse profitability by product, project, customer and business unit, and support pricing strategies and quotation reviews.
• Oversee inventory accounting, stock valuation and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Monitor stock levels, investigate stock variances and identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Work closely with procurement and operations to improve inventory management, cost efficiencies and working capital performance.
• Monitor debtor collections, creditor payment cycles, banking facilities and payment runs.
• Manage VAT, PAYE, income tax and other statutory obligations, ensuring accurate and timeous submissions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the Companies Act, IFRS for SMEs and relevant accounting standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain effective financial governance and risk management practices.
• Liaise with external auditors, SARS, banks, insurers, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting across entities.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Establish performance objectives, conduct performance reviews and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate statutory and administrative records in accordance with applicable legal and retention requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or an equivalent professional qualification will be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in a finance management role within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and working capital optimisation.
• Experience in inventory management, stock valuation, product costing and profitability analysis.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Experience liaising directly with external auditors and SARS.
• Sound knowledge of South African tax legislation, statutory requirements, the Companies Act and applicable IFRS standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial and strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound financial judgement and decision-making.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Accountability, initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial and operational challenges.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with changes in financial, tax and governance legislation.