Hands-On Finance Manager — Inventory, Costing & Margins

Smart4 Energy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing renewable energy company in Gauteng seeks a hands-on Finance Manager. The role involves partnering with Supply Chain to support financial decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, plus 7+ years of experience in finance with strong skills in inventory and margin analysis. This position offers a salary ranging from R800,000 to R1 million, excluding performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Solid background in inventory, costing, and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations to support decision-making.
• Oversee inventory management, including valuation and reconciliation.
• Lead costing and margin analysis to drive profitability.
• Prepare and review month-end financial reporting.
• Analyse variances and provide actionable insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Lead audit preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Navision

Consolidation

Education

Bachelors Degree (Finance or Accounting)

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Job description

A fast-growing renewable energy company in Gauteng seeks a hands-on Finance Manager. The role involves partnering with Supply Chain to support financial decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, plus 7+ years of experience in finance with strong skills in inventory and margin analysis. This position offers a salary ranging from R800,000 to R1 million, excluding performance bonuses.