Financial Manager

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in South Africa is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the full financial management and reporting function. The ideal candidate should have a BCom in Accounting/Financial Management, with 18 months to 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in fruit or manufacturing industries. This role involves leading the financial reporting cycle, developing dashboards, and collaborating with various business units to drive profitability. A competitive package ranging from R900,000 to R1,000,000 annually is offered, along with performance-based bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

20 days Annual Leave

Performance-based annual bonus

P/Fund and EB cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months to 3 years in financial management, preferably within Fruit/Manufacturing/Supply Chain.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of margin, stock, cash flow, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting cycle including management accounts and audited financial statements.
• Drive profitability growth through collaboration with key business units.
• Develop dashboards and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Natural business acumen

Education

BCom Accounting / Financial Management

SAICA essential and CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Overview

Our client is not looking for an ordinary numbers person. They need a financial leader who can roll up their sleeves, dig into the detail, and still keep their eyes firmly on the big picture. A growing medium size manufacturer is seeking a Financial Manager who can do more than manage numbers — someone who can turn data into strategy, insight into action, and challenges into opportunity. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance is a strategic engine rather than a back-office function, please apply.

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the full financial management and reporting function of the company; ensuring sound financial controls, strategic financial planning, and data-driven insights. Work closely with the Financial Director and key business units such as Procurement, Operations, and Production to drive profitability growth.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the financial reporting cycle
• Management accounts to presentations and audited financial statements
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Financial controls that balance compliance
• Deliver insightful financial reports that drive exco decisions.

Business Partnering & Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Im / Export, Manufacturing and Planning
• Track product performance, margins, and profitability

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Develop dashboards
• Translate trends in sales, margins, and customer behaviour
• Drive smarter, faster decision-making across the business through data.

Team Leadership & Development

BCom Accounting / Financial Management and completed SAICA essential and CA(SA). Min 18 months to 3 years in financial management, preferably within Fruit / Manufacturing / Supply Chain. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Solid understanding of margin, stock, cash flow, and supply chain. ERP systems and BI tools. Analytical and problem-solving ability. Natural business acumen. Hands-on leader. Advanced Excel.

Remuneration

• A competitive annual package of R900 000 to R100 000 pm plus:
• Performance-based annual bonus linked to overall company results
• P/Fund and EB cover
• 20 days Annual Leave
• In-offe position [e-mail]