Finance Manager – Shared Services

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing group is seeking a Finance Manager – Shared Services to lead the finance function and report to the Country CFO. You will oversee group financial reporting, consolidation, and intercompany processes across multiple entities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, IFRS compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and mentoring a small finance team while driving process improvements across ERP systems and reporting

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA), CIMA will be an advantage.
• At least 8 years post-articles financial management experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in a Group/Shared services environment.
• Experience in a multinational reporting environment would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, internal control frameworks and financial best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial reporting cycles, ensuring timely consolidation and accuracy across all business units.
• Lead the accounts payable and intercompany processes within the shared services environment.
• Coordinate group budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, governance frameworks and internal financial standards across group companies.
• Drive improvements in shared services processes, systems and workflow efficiency.
• Manage group audit preparation and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Lead, manage and mentor a small finance team.
• Ensure data integrity within ERP systems and support system enhancements into group reporting structures.
• Drive continuous improvement and harmonisation of financial processes across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptable

Financial governance

IFRS knowledge

Multinational reporting

Intercompany processes

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA (advantage)

Job description

Description/Synopsis:

Join a leading multinational manufacturing business as Finance Manager – Shared Services, reporting to the Country CFO. The role will lead the shared services finance function, with oversight of multiple operating entities, working closely with regional finance and operational leaders across the Business

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA), CIMA will be an advantage

• At least 8 years post-articles financial management experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role

• Experience in a Group/Shared services environment

• Experience in a multinational reporting environment would be advantageous

• Strong understanding of IFRS, internal control frameworks and financial best practices

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Oversee group financial reporting cycles, ensuring timely consolidation and accuracy across all business units

• Lead the accounts payable and intercompany processes within the shared services environment

• Coordinate group budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, governance frameworks and internal financial standards across group companies

• Drive improvements in shared services processes, systems and workflow efficiency

• Manage group audit preparation and act as the primary contact for external auditors

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations

• Lead, manage and mentor a small finance team

• Ensure data integrity within ERP systems and support system enhancements units into group reporting structures

• Drive continuous improvement and harmonisation of financial processes across the organisation

Softskills/Additional Info:

• Strong analytical thinking and commercial acumen

• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and motivate a finance team

• Effective communicator able to collaborate across all business levels

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem solving

• Adaptable in a fast‑paced, multinational environment