FINANCIAL MANAGER – INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
Financial Leadership \& Business Partnership Provide clear, accurate, and timely financial insight to guide profitability, cost control, pricing, and capital allocation. Demonstrate strong ownership, initiative, and accountability for the financial health of the business. Cost Accounting \& Manufacturing Finance Lead and own the cost accounting function within a manufacturing environment. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve costing models for products, processes, and jobs (standard costing, actual costing, variance analysis). Establish and manage cost centres across manufacturing operations Work closely with operations and production teams to understand real shop-floor drivers of cost and performance Financial Reporting \& Management Information Prepare and present monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for decision-makers. Deliver meaningful management reporting Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness Budgeting, Forecasting \& Planning Lead the annual budgeting process, aligned with operational and strategic objectives. Prepare rolling forecasts reflecting production volumes, cost behaviour, and market conditions. Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing early warnings and corrective actions. Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, and investment decision-making Systems, Processes \& Continuous Improvement Support system enhancements and data discipline across the business. Compliance, Governance \& Controls Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance. Support audits and statutory reporting as required Leadership, Drive \& Professional Conduct. Essential Background \& Capability Proven experience as a Financial Manager or senior finance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong, hands-on capability in cost accounting and cost centre management. Demonstrated experience reporting to senior and executive management. Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial cost drivers. Job Type: Full-time Pay: R45 000,00 - R75 000,00 per month Work Location: In person