Strategic Finance Director – Manufacturing & Trade

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a Commercially astute Senior Finance Leader in South Africa to partner with the CEO on financial strategy, profitability improvements, and growth initiatives in manufacturing, importing and distribution.

You will drive strategic finance, treasury and cost management, and financial operations while leading a small team and ensuring regulatory compliance and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) designation is essential.
• 8–10 years of senior financial leadership experience in manufacturing/distribution/import/export.
• Advanced Syspro ERP experience in inventory, BOM, costing, and manufacturing modules.
• Strong knowledge of SA tax legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and profitability enhancement.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct profitability analysis across products, customers, and channels.
• Evaluate capital expenditure and investment opportunities.
• Manage FX, trade finance, landed costs, and working capital.
• Oversee inventory, costing, variances, and manufacturing finance.
• Lead a team of 3 Debtors Clerks and 1 Creditors Clerk; ensure compliance and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA) designation

Tools

Syspro ERP

Job description

Network Finance seeks a Commercially astute Senior Finance Leader in South Africa to partner with the CEO on financial strategy, profitability improvements, and growth initiatives in manufacturing, importing and distribution.

You will drive strategic finance, treasury and cost management, and financial operations while leading a small team and ensuring regulatory compliance and robust reporting.