Financial Manager

Network Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking a Financial Manager based in Midrand, Gauteng. You will oversee financial planning and reporting while ensuring compliance with international financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CIMA qualification, 5-7 years of finance management experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong expertise in using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance team and contribute directly to the organization's profitability.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a finance management role, especially in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Proven experience in a metal manufacturing or heavy industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on operational profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee financial operations including month-end reporting and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Partner with leadership for Capital Expenditure evaluations and financial modelling.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Cost management

ERP systems expertise (SAP, Oracle)

Leadership

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This leading manufacturer is a pillar of the industrial sector, committed to producing high-quality primary and fabricated metal products through relentless operational efficiency and innovative techniques. In this pivotal role, you will be the financial architect for the plant, moving beyond compliance to become a strategic partner to the operations and commercial teams. Your focus will be on financial rigor, strategic cost management in a capital-intensive environment, and driving sustainable profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing insightful analysis on key performance drivers such as metal yield, scrap rates, energy efficiency, and plant utilization.
• Oversee all financial operations, including month-end reporting, cash flow management, and rigorous working capital control with a focus on inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and creditor / debtor cycles.
• Ensure robust financial controls and full compliance with IFRS, SARS, and all statutory requirements, specifically relating to complex fixed asset accounting and capital project expenditure.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leadership to evaluate Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, providing financial modelling and post-investment appraisal to guide strategic decisions.
• Utilize the ERP system to its full potential to streamline cost accounting, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide real-time visibility into production costs.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Completed CIMA qualification.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a finance management role, with a significant portion in a manufacturing, heavy industry, or mining environment.
• Proven, in-depth experience in a metal manufacturing or related heavy industry is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for financial control and manufacturing costing.
• Strong leadership skills and strategic commercial acumen, with a proven track record of directly impacting operational profitability and driving cost-saving initiatives on the shop floor.

Apply now!