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Financial Manager – Manufacturing

R 66 667 - R 75 000 a month
Empire Recruitment
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Are you a hands-on financial leader with a passion for operational excellence in manufacturing? We're recruiting for a dynamic Financial Manager to oversee the full financial function of a high-performing packaging operation in Cape Town.This is a robust operational finance role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for managing the site’s financial health, leading a small finance team, and driving process improvements. The role reports directly to the Financial Director based in Johannesburg, requiring strong communication and reporting skills.
      • Key Responsibilities
        • Oversee all site-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
        • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
        • Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
        • Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely submissions
        • Liaise with the Financial Director and senior leadership on strategic financial matters
        • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls
        Requirements
        • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (non-negotiable)
        • 5–7 years’ experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
        • Proven operational finance expertise, including cost accounting and inventory control
        • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
        • Excellent Excel and ERP system proficiency
        • Ability to work independently while collaborating across regions

        If you're ready to take ownership of a site’s financial performance and bring your manufacturing finance expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

      • Key Responsibilities
        • Oversee all site-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
        • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
        • Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
        • Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely submissions
        • Liaise with the Financial Director and senior leadership on strategic financial matters
        • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls
        Requirements
        • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (non-negotiable)
        • 5–7 years’ experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
        • Proven operational finance expertise, including cost accounting and inventory control
        • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
        • Excellent Excel and ERP system proficiency
        • Ability to work independently while collaborating across regions

        If you're ready to take ownership of a site’s financial performance and bring your manufacturing finance expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you.
    • Key Responsibilities
      • Oversee all site-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
      • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
      • Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
      • Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely submissions
      • Liaise with the Financial Director and senior leadership on strategic financial matters
      • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls
      Requirements
      • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (non-negotiable)
      • 5–7 years’ experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
      • Proven operational finance expertise, including cost accounting and inventory control
      • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
      • Excellent Excel and ERP system proficiency
      • Ability to work independently while collaborating across regions

      If you're ready to take ownership of a site’s financial performance and bring your manufacturing finance expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Key Responsibilities
    • Oversee all site-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
    • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
    • Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
    • Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely submissions
    • Liaise with the Financial Director and senior leadership on strategic financial matters
    • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls
    Requirements
    • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (non-negotiable)
    • 5–7 years’ experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
    • Proven operational finance expertise, including cost accounting and inventory control
    • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
    • Excellent Excel and ERP system proficiency
    • Ability to work independently while collaborating across regions

    If you're ready to take ownership of a site’s financial performance and bring your manufacturing finance expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Oversee all site-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely submissions
  • Liaise with the Financial Director and senior leadership on strategic financial matters
  • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls
  • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (non-negotiable)
  • 5–7 years’ experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven operational finance expertise, including cost accounting and inventory control
  • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
  • Excellent Excel and ERP system proficiency
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across regions
06 Nov 2025;   from: careers24.com

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