Strategic Regional Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Network Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Regional Financial Controller for a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong footprint in South Africa. This strategic finance leadership role shapes financial strategy, guides budgeting and forecasting, and drives performance across the region.

You will lead regional financial reporting, manage the finance team, ensure compliance, and partner with operations to enable strategic decision-making while seeking cost efficiencies and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting Degree.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant financial management/accounting experience.
• People management experience is essential.
• Experience in the manufacturing or automotive sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional financial reporting and month-end processes
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax and statutory requirements
• Drive financial controls and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Partner with operational management to support strategic decision-making
• Analyse and interpret financial performance across the region
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow planning

Strategic decision-making

Analytical skills

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a Regional Financial Controller for a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong footprint in South Africa. This strategic finance leadership role shapes financial strategy, guides budgeting and forecasting, and drives performance across the region.

You will lead regional financial reporting, manage the finance team, ensure compliance, and partner with operations to enable strategic decision-making while seeking cost efficiencies and process improvements.