Financial Manager

TWK Agri; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the timber sector is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis for its operations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will lead budgeting efforts, manage cash flow, and develop pricing strategies that align with market conditions. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and possess 5-7 years of experience in financial management. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in financial systems like SAP and Oracle are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in a financial management role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance standards, and risk management.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across operations.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with standards.
• Guide and develop the finance team to promote performance and growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AS400

Advanced Excel

Job description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Financial Manager within the Timber division at Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple operations and countries to support the business objectives
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
• Revise forecasts as needed to reflect changes in business conditions
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital investment projects including developing and implementing cash flow forecasts and strategies to enhance working capital efficiencies
• Develop pricing strategies that align with market conditions and business goals and ensure accurate pricing of products and controls around pricing
• Conduct competitive analysis to ensure pricing is optimised for profitability and market share
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to adjust pricing based on demand and cost changes
• Monitor and analyse production costs to identify trends and variances, implement cost- saving initiative and improvements on efficiencies
• Provide detailed reports on production cost performance and recommend adjustments as necessary
• Analyse existing financial processes and identify areas for improvement, develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and best practices
• Design and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity
• Manage capital expenditure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals including the tracking of return on investments (ROI) major projects
• Guide and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of performance, growth and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with other departments and communicate financial insights to management and other non-financial stakeholders including the preparation of board presentations
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional certification
• 5–7 years’ experience in a financial management role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficient in financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, AS400, and advanced Excel
• Extensive knowledge of financial management principles and practices
• Understanding of the industry and its financial dynamics
• Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance standards, and risk management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence decision-making
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nelspruit
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (advantageous)
• The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.