Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A leading plastics injection moulding manufacturing company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of rigid plastic products requires the above to provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring financial integrity, driving performance optimisation, and supporting executive decision-making across the group. The role oversees all financial activities across manufacturing, tooling, supply chain, and distribution operations, while partnering closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and sales teams in a capital-intensive manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• The successful candidate should be a Qualified CA(SA) / CIMA ideally.
• Previous senior financial leadership experience, with executive or CFO level within the manufacturing industry, is essential for the role.
• Previous experience operating at an exco level is preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of IFRS reporting, ideally for a medium-sized business.
• Previous exposure to risk management experience is essential.
• Previous experience working on Syspro ERP or related is preferred.
• Previous Costing experience in a manufacturing context is essential for the role.
• Strong exposure to capital-intensive manufacturing, tooling investment, and cost-driven operations.
• Demonstrated experience in working capital management, funding, and board-level reporting.
• The successful candidate must be able to drive BBBEE legislation and strategy execution for the company.
• Must be able to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability, and drive good commercial outcomes with the executive team.
• Must have a good business acumen and a general knowledge of business operations outside of the finance sphere.

• Developing and executing the company’s financial strategy in alignment with manufacturing and growth objectives.
• Partnering with the CEO and Exco on strategic planning, capital allocation, and long-term value creation.
• Providing financial insight and modelling to support expansion, automation, and new product investments.
• Assist the MD in developing strategic financial and operational direction with key milestones and targets for the company.
• Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information.
• Reporting on weekly flash results as well as monthly, quarterly and annual performance.
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and board reports in line with IFRS.
• Managing the statutory audit process to ensure full compliance and accuracy as well as developing and overseeing BBBEE strategy and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Leading the optimisation of ERP systems, costing models, and financial reporting tools.
• Driving process improvements, automation, and data accuracy across finance and operations.
• Overseeing internal and external audits and implementing audit recommendations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective risk management, internal control, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensuring compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring and analysing manufacturing costs, including labour, materials, tooling, scrap, and overhead recovery.
• Supporting operations with margin analysis, cost optimisation, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Evaluating capital expenditure for machinery, tooling, automation, and plant upgrades.
• Managing insurance portfolios and overseeing general risk management activities as well as managing and monitoring shareholder debt facilities, including ongoing reporting requirements.
• Ensuring statutory compliance and overseeing company secretarial requirements.
• Managing all aspects of SARS compliance and engagement.
• Evaluating and supporting investment decisions in line with business strategy.
• Managing working capital to optimise cash flow and operational efficiency.
• Forecasting and planning cash requirements to support business sustainability and growth.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and net working capital projects.
• Liaising with external auditors and internal auditors as well as measuring and achieving the prescribed EBITDA.