Financial Manager Manufacturing Industry

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership capability, solid manufacturing exposure, and a passion for building robust financial systems, controls, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review accurate financial reports and monthly management accounts.
  • Drive and manage the forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, SARS and all statutory requirements.
  • Oversee debtors, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and monthly journals.
  • Conduct gross profit analysis, KPI reporting, and financial performance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and maintain strong internal financial controls.
  • Manage cash flow, assist in risk identification, and support mitigation strategies.
  • Lead process improvements, implement best practice financial procedures, and optimise systems.
  • Provide commercial support and financial insight to operational and executive stakeholders.
  • Guide, develop, and train finance team members while responding to ad hoc finance queries.
  • Oversee the ERP environment (N4NL/BAAN, or similar systems).
Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • BCom degree in Finance (essential).
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 3 years' experience in a management role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of VAT, PAYE, SARS compliance.
  • Experience with forex transactions (USD, EUR, etc.) advantageous.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
  • Strong communication, leadership, planning, and organisational ability.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1616025
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned