Financial Manager - Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing

Greys Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a financial manager with extensive experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical sectors. The ideal candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow, ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong expertise in financial analysis and advanced Excel is required. Responsibilities include leading the finance team and supporting performance management. A market-related salary will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• High attention to detail and ability to influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and maintain robust financial controls.
• Coordinate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and forex exposure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Education

B.Com or B.Com Honours in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Embrace ERP advantageous)

Job description

Job Requirements

• B.Com or B.Com Honours in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 510 years experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of forex and ability to manage multi-currency exposure.
• High attention to detail and ability to influence at executive level.
• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments is advantageous.
• ERP system experience (Embrace ERP advantageous).

Job Duties

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and maintain robust financial controls.
• Oversee year-end audit processes and preparation of management packs.
• Conduct accurate costing, margin analysis, and financial performance reporting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Coordinate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget and prior year results.
• Support pricing, contract manufacturing, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Drive initiatives to improve EBITDA and overall financial performance.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and forex exposure.
• Optimize working capital across inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Engage with banks and financiers, including Standard Bank Business.

Manufacturing & Inventory Finance

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and financial monitoring of yields, rework costs, and efficiencies.
• Support asset lifecycle planning and capital expenditure management.

Regulatory, Tax & Compliance

• Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial aspects of GMP and other regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to drive business performance.

Salary

Market-related, based on experience

How to apply