Financial Manager | Germiston | R900 000 p.a.

The People Connection (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Connection (PTY) Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take full financial control of two divisions in a manufacturing environment, reporting to the General Managers and aligning costing across two different systems.

The role requires a BCom degree, CIMA or similar, at least 5 years in manufacturing finance, strong costing knowledge, ERP experience, and a proactive, confident problem-solver ready to lead financial processes.

Qualifications

• BCom degree is essential.
• CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years as Financial Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and standard costing.
• Experience with ERP systems is essential.
• Proven problem-solving ability and a confident, proactive personality.

Responsibilities

• Take full financial control of two divisions within the group.
• Provide financial support to the General Managers.
• Work across two businesses using different costing systems.
• Manage the different applications of standard costing.
• Work with complex manufacturing job costing.
• Investigate costing and financial issues to identify root causes.
• Support the resolution of financial and costing problems across the two divisions.

Skills

Manufacturing costing

Costing analysis

Problem-solving

Financial leadership

Confident personality

Education

BCom degree

CIMA or similar

Tools

ERP package experience

Job description

A major player operating across sectors connected to the FMCG, agriculture and retail industries is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take financial responsibility for two divisions within the group.

The scale of the organisation provides long-term stability and the benefits of structured corporate policies, while the business has maintained a warm, highly motivated and close-knit working environment with a strong team spirit.

This is a demanding, hands-on Financial Manager position where you will take full financial control of two divisions and provide support to their respective General Managers.

About the Role

The two businesses use different costing systems and apply standard costing differently. As a result, this role requires someone who is comfortable working with the complexities of costing within a manufacturing environment.

Job costing can be challenging, so you will need to enjoy investigating financial issues, identifying the root cause of problems and working through them to find a resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full financial control of two divisions within the group
• Provide financial support to the General Managers
• Work across two businesses using different costing systems
• Manage the different applications of standard costing
• Work with complex manufacturing job costing
• Investigate costing and financial issues to identify their root causes
• Support the resolution of financial and costing problems across the two divisions

Requirements

• BCom degree - essential
• CIMA or similar qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Financial Manager within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and standard costing
• ERP package experience
• Strong problem-solving ability
• A confident and strong personality is essential

This opportunity will suit an experienced manufacturing Financial Manager who enjoys getting into the detail, solving complex costing problems and working closely with operational leadership.