Manufacturing Finance Manager: Profitability & Growth

Network Finance; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a Senior Financial Manager to own the finance function within a manufacturing environment, partnering with operations to improve margins and drive profitability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting, guiding strategic decisions with executive leadership.

The role requires CA(SA), 7–10 years in finance, strong costing and inventory experience, and a proven leadership track record in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification with strong leadership and strategic finance experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant finance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in costing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall financial management function and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Analyse performance against budgets and provide insights to exec leadership.
• Manage working capital, debtors, creditors, and inventory control.
• Drive cost optimisation, pricing analysis, and profitability initiatives.
• Develop product costing models and monitor margins.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure internal controls.

Skills

Costing & Margin Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Working Capital Management

Financial Modelling

Financial Reporting

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Job description

Network Finance seeks a Senior Financial Manager to own the finance function within a manufacturing environment, partnering with operations to improve margins and drive profitability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting, guiding strategic decisions with executive leadership.

The role requires CA(SA), 7–10 years in finance, strong costing and inventory experience, and a proven leadership track record in a manufacturing setting.