Senior Finance Manager

Network Finance; Tzaneen; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Costing & Margin Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Working Capital Management

Financial Modelling

Financial Reporting

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Formation

CA(SA)

Outils

Syspro

Excel

Description du poste

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys partnering closely with operational teams, influencing business decisions, and turning financial information into meaningful commercial action.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, production, procurement, warehousing, and commercial teams to improve margins, strengthen working capital management, optimise costs, and drive profitability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Drive the overall financial management function
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Develop and maintain product costing models
• Monitor product profitability and margins
• Analyse production efficiencies, yields, wastage, labour, and overheads
• Investigate manufacturing variances and identify root causes
• Support pricing, product mix, and production planning decisions

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead annual budgeting processes
• Develop rolling forecasts for revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow
• Prepare scenario analysis and financial models
• Provide ongoing financial insights to support strategic planning

Working Capital & Cash Flow

• Manage working capital performance
• Oversee debtors, creditors, and inventory management
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Improve collections and optimise inventory levels
• Strengthen relationships with banks and financial stakeholders

Inventory & Supply Chain Controls

• Manage inventory controls and stock processes
• Oversee stock counts and inventory reconciliations
• Investigate inventory variances, wastage, and stock losses
• Support procurement decisions through cost analysis
• Ensure appropriate inventory valuation practices are maintained

Commercial Finance & Profitability

• Act as a business partner to executive management
• Analyse customer, channel, and product profitability
• Support pricing strategies and contract reviews
• Identify margin improvement opportunities
• Evaluate capital expenditure and business investment opportunities

Controls, Risk & Leadership

• Strengthen internal controls and governance
• Manage external audits and compliance activities
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Improve financial processes, reporting, and systems utilisation
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the business

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

• CA(SA)

Experience:

• 7-10 years' relevant finance experience
• Manufacturing experience essential
• Strong management accounting and costing exposure
• Product costing and inventory valuation experience
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Audit and statutory compliance experience
• Proven finance leadership experience
• Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment advantageous

Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft ExcelSyspro advantageousProduct CostingMargin AnalysisManufacturing Cost AnalysisInventory ManagementFinancial ReportingBudgeting & ForecastingCash Flow ManagementWorking Capital ManagementCommercial FinanceFinancial Modelling

  Why Apply?

  • Strategic leadership role with direct influence on business performance
  • Significant exposure to manufacturing operations
  • Opportunity to drive profitability, margin improvement, and cash generationPartner directly with executive leadershipKey role in shaping the financial future of a growing business