Strategic Cost Controller – Manufacturing & Engineering

Lotus Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a finance professional with a tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in a similar role within the engineering or manufacturing sector. You will lead budgeting, cost control, governance and reporting, and partner with operations to drive performance.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, inventory and pricing controls, and proficiency with financial systems.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years in a similar finance role within engineering/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, cost control, governance and reporting.
• Partner with operations to drive performance and business insights.
• Oversee financial analysis, risk management and alignment of management reporting with accounting records.
• Manage inventory controls and pricing strategies.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial governance

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Inventory controls

Pricing

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Lotus Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a finance professional with a tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in a similar role within the engineering or manufacturing sector. You will lead budgeting, cost control, governance and reporting, and partner with operations to drive performance.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, inventory and pricing controls, and proficiency with financial systems.