Financial Manager

Lumenii Proprietary Limited; Brits; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Brits, South Africa-based manufacturing company seeks an experienced Financial Manager to lead financial management and support sustainable growth.

The role blends financial strategy with operational delivery, partnering with the Board and operations to strengthen performance, manage risk, and turn data into practical decisions. The successful candidate will oversee planning, budgeting, cash-flow, and reporting in a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional designation such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA or equivalent certification.
• 8–15 years of relevant financial experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production costs and supply-chain finance.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Financial strategy & planning to align with factory operations and investments.
• Cost management to improve margins and analyze production costs.
• Oversee operational and supply chain finance, manage working capital and procurement costs.
• Manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards.
• Budgeting & forecasting for factory operations with accurate models.
• Data analytics and KPI reporting, implement ERP for real-time tracking.
• Cash flow, debt management and capital investment oversight.
• Lead and develop the finance team within a manufacturing setting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CA/ACCA/CPA/CFA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Brits, South Africa

We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager to lead the financial management of a manufacturing operation and support informed, sustainable business growth.

This is a senior role for a commercially minded finance professional who can move confidently between financial strategy and operational delivery . You will partner closely with the Board and operational leaders to strengthen financial performance, manage risk and turn financial data into practical business decisions.

The Financial Manager will be responsible for protecting and improving the organisation’s financial health . This includes financial planning, budgeting, cash-flow and working-capital management, compliance, management reporting and the development of long-term financial strategies aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• FinancialStrategy & Planning - Develop long-term financial plansaligned with factory operations. Optimize capital allocation and investmentstrategies.
• CostManagement & Optimization - Implement cost-controlmeasures to improve margins. Analyze production costs, overheads, and rawmaterial expenditures.
• Operational& Supply Chain Finance - Understand manufacturing processes andsupply chain logistics. Manage working capital, inventory, and procurementcosts effectively.
• RiskManagement & Compliance - Ensure compliance withregulatory requirements and industry standards. Develop risk mitigationstrategies for financial and operational risks.
• Budgeting& Forecasting - Create and manage factory budgets withaccurate forecasting models. Adapt financial plans to demand fluctuations andmarket conditions.
• Data-DrivenDecision Making & Analytics - Use financial data analyticsand KPIs to drive efficiency. Implement ERP systems for real-time financialtracking.
• CashFlow & Capital Management - Maintain strong cash flowfor factory operations. Manage debt, financing, and capital investmentsefficiently.
• Leadership& Team Management - Lead and develop the finance team withina manufacturing setting. Collaborate with operations, supply chain, andproduction leaders.
• Digital& Technology Adaptation - Leverage automation, AI, anddigital finance tools, Implement cost-effective technological innovations.
• StakeholderCommunication & Reporting - Communicate financialinsights clearly to executives and board members. Build relationships withinvestors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
  
• A professional designation such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA, or an equivalent professional certification.
  
• Between 8 and 15 years’ relevant financial experience.
  
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role.
  
• Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production costs and supply-chain finance.
  
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, compliance and financial reporting.
  
• Experience using ERP systems and financial data analysis.