Finance Manager: R1000 000.00 to R1400 000.00 per annum

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager for a Pretoria-based manufacturing business. The role partners with operations teams, challenges the status quo, and drives financial excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) or ACMA/CGMA with manufacturing experience, solid IFRS knowledge, and strong costing and management accounting capabilities. You will influence decisions, lead budgeting and forecasting, and implement process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) OR ACMA/CGMA is non-negotiable.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Proven Financial Manager or Senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong management accounting and costing experience.
• Solid IFRS knowledge and financial reporting.
• ERP experience with SAP/Oracle/Syspro/Sage.
• Advanced Excel with financial modelling capability.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational finance exposure.
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance function and financial management of the business.
• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
• Drive month-end close and deliver accurate management accounts.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement and commercial teams.
• Oversee product costing, inventory control and BOM accuracy.
• Analyze profitability across products, customers, regions and channels.
• Manage statutory compliance, tax submissions, audits and governance.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow and FX exposure.
• Drive process improvements, automation and enhanced reporting.
• Strengthen financial controls and risk management.
• Support strategic decision-making via financial modelling.

Skills

Financial leadership

Management accounting

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Costing experience

Commercial acumen

Operational finance exposure

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CA(SA) OR ACMA/CGMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Syspro

Sage

Job description

Are You a Strong-Willed Finance Leader?

Are you a technically strong finance professional with a passion for driving business performance in a manufacturing environment? My client, a well-established and growing organization based in Pretoria, is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager with a strong personality and the confidence to partner with operational teams, challenge the status quo, and drive financial excellence across the business.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified CA(SA) or ACMA/CGMA professional who enjoys being involved in both the strategic and operational aspects of finance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end finance function and financial management of the business.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management processes.
• Drive month-end close procedures and deliver accurate management accounts.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Partner closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Oversee product costing, inventory control, and bill of materials accuracy.
• Analyze profitability across products, customers, regions, and channels.
• Manage statutory compliance, tax submissions, audits, and governance requirements.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and reporting enhancements.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management frameworks, and audit outcomes.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA) OR ACMA/CGMA qualification is non-negotiable.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or Senior Finance leadership role.
• Strong management accounting and costing experience.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syspro, Sage, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling capability.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational finance exposure.
• High attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Own reliable transport.

The Ideal Candidate

This role requires more than just technical excellence. We are looking for a strong-will finance leader who can confidently engage with executives, challenge operational teams, drive accountability, and influence key business decisions. The successful candidate must be highly visible within the business, commercially astute, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves when required.

You will be joining an organization that values resilience, leadership, and individuals who are not afraid to take ownership, challenge convention, and deliver results. If you have a commanding presence, thrive in a high-performance environment, and enjoy making a tangible impact on business outcomes, then this opportunity is for you.