Finance Manager

Scistaff; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Scistaff is seeking a Finance Manager for a manufacturer of personal care products in the Western Cape. The role combines management accounting, financial reporting, manufacturing costing, cash flow and inventory management, finance control, budgeting and forecasting, and business intelligence/reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years’ post-graduate experience, including 3 years in a senior role, and hands-on expertise with Syspro, Power BI and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years post-graduate accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years in a senior role.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment including management accounting and costing.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely financial information to support management decisions.
• Cover management accounting, financial reporting, costing, cash-flow and inventory management, financial control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop business intelligence/reporting to enhance commercial outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Detail oriented

Strong communicator

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Syspro

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

A manufacturer of personal care products is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing accurate, timely and commercially meaningful financial information to support the management of the business. The role combines management accounting, financial reporting, manufacturing costing, cash-flow and inventory management, financial control, budgeting and forecasting, and business intelligence/reporting.

Key Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years’ post-graduate accounting/finance experience of which 3 years have been in a senior role. Experience in a manufacturing, production or factory environment essential including management accounting and manufacturing costing. Experience with ERP systems (especially Syspro), Power BI and advanced Excel required.

Additional Requirements

Analytical, commercially minded and intellectually curious. Highly accurate and detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture. Systematic, disciplined and well organised. Able to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines. A strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly. Able to operate effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Finance Manager • Cape Town Northern Suburbs, Western Cape, ZA