Financial Manager – (DFFM)

Armstrong Appointments; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Appointments is seeking a Hands-on Financial Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, strengthen financial discipline, and provide the Managing Director with clear, reliable information to run the business.

The role covers financial management, reporting, cash flow, working capital, banking, manufacturing costs, stock, margins, controls, compliance, and systems, with a focus on leadership and business partnership.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems, SAP Business One advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Hands on Financial Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, strengthen financial discipline and give the Managing Director clear, reliable information to run the business.
• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Cash Flow, working capital and banking.
• Manufacturing costs, stock and margins.
• Controls, compliance and systems.
• Leadership and business partnership.

Skills

Excel skills

Computer literacy

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Main Job Function

• Hands on Financial Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, strengthen financial discipline and give the Managing Director clear, reliable information to run the business.
• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Cash Flow, working capital and banking.
• Manufacturing costs, stock and margins.
• Controls, compliance and systems.
• Leadership and business partnership.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification.
• Computer literate.

Criteria

• Ideally 7–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years managing a finance function; proven responsibility for management accounts, cash flow, working capital and controls.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; practical knowledge of inventory, WIP, costing and production variances is particularly valuable.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/accounting system; SAP Business One experience is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of South African VAT, payroll-related compliance and financial reporting.
• Ability to supervise staff while remaining personally involved in reconciliations, reporting and problem-solving.
• Relevant accounting qualification advantageous, but demonstrable practical capability and track record will carry significant weight.