Financial Controller - Manufacturing (Kzn North Coast)

Dixie Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for a large manufacturing concern on the KZN North Coast. The role reports to the MD and centers on turning financial data into practical business solutions, partnering with operations and driving cost control, visibility, and performance across multiple units.

The ideal candidate holds CIMA (or equivalent) with 10+ years in manufacturing, strong cost accounting and ERP experience, and a proven ability to lead a finance team in a

Qualifications

• CIMA or similar PLUS a minimum of 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory control and production variances.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple business units, entities or projects.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge to leverage systems for effective control and reporting.
• Proven track record in leading, developing and managing a finance team.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability and advanced financial modelling and reporting skills.
• Experience working closely with senior management and operational teams in a complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Leadership & Business Partnering

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Production variances

Financial reporting across units

ERP systems knowledge

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – LARGE MANUFACTURING CONCERN – KZN NORTH COAST

A substantial concern situated on the KZN North Coast is seeking a hands-on manufacturing
finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical
understanding of the complexities of production operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, the successful candidate will translate financial information into
practical business solutions, be comfortable engaging directly with operational teams,
challenging cost drivers, improving financial visibility and taking ownership of performance
across multiple business units within a Group structure.
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to make a tangible contribution to
financial performance and operational effectiveness in a fast-paced, challenging space.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Leadership & Business Partnering

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CIMA or similar PLUS a minimum of 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory control and production variances.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple business units, entities or projects.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge to leverage systems for effective control and reporting.
• Proven track record in leading, developing and managing a finance team.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability and advanced financial modelling and reporting skills.
• Experience working closely with senior management and operational teams in a complex business environment.