Senior Finance Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat production company in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned Senior Finance Manager. This role requires overseeing the full finance function, including reporting and budgeting, while driving efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate must be CA(SA) qualified with at least 5 years of operational finance experience, especially in Manufacturing or FMCG. Join this growing business and play a vital role in shaping its financial future.

Benefits

Join a growing business with solid roots

Broad and impactful role with executive exposure

Help shape the business

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and registered CA(SA).
• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in relevant sectors.
• Strong operational finance exposure beyond reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function including reporting and budgeting.
• Drive efficiency, costing, and profitability working closely with operations.
• Lead and develop a finance team across multiple locations.

Skills

Operational finance exposure

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is a powerhouse in the meat industry, a name synonymous with quality, consistency, and innovation on every plate. With operations that span farm to fork, they dont just produce premium meat products - they shape the future of food with precision, passion, and purpose.

Behind the scenes of this high-performing operation is a fast-moving, numbers-driven environment where finance plays a critical role in fuelling growth, streamlining operations, and sharpening strategic decisions. As they expand their footprint and deepen their impact, theyre seeking a seasoned Senior Finance Manager to be the financial backbone of their next big move.

If you're ready to take a seat at the leadership table and bring financial strategy to life in one of the most essential industries in the world, then this is your opportunity to make it count.

Benefits

• Join a growing business with solid roots and big plans.
• Enjoy a broad and impactful role, with exec team exposure.
• Be more than just a number cruncher help shape the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Work closely with operations to drive efficiency, costing, and profitability.
• Manage financial controls and reporting for both factory and farm operations.
• Strategic input into business planning and commercial decision-making.
• Lead and develop a finance team across multiple locations.
• Travel to farm sites (1 week / month) for hands-on oversight and alignment.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• CA(SA) fully qualified and registered.
• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience, ideally within the Manufacturing, FMCG, or Agri sectors.
• Strong operational finance exposure not just reporting!
• Excellent leadership, commercial acumen, and hands-on approach.