Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003337/Lindi

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1500000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A well-established manufacturing operation, within the FMCG alcohol and beverage industry, is seeking a commercially strong Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function at a plant level.

POSITION INFO:

This is a high-impact, operational role suited to a finance professional who thrives on the factory floor just as much as in the boardroom. If you understand manufacturing margins, cost per unit pressures, yield optimization and inventory discipline, this role offers the visibility and ownership to make a measurable difference.

Based at a large-scale manufacturing site in Johannesburg East, this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded within operations while driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Full P&L ownership for the manufacturing site
Monthly reporting, forecasting and annual budgeting
Inventory valuation, WIP management and cost control
Standard costing and detailed variance analysis
Manufacturing KPI analysis (cost per unit, yields, waste, and efficiencies)
BI reporting and data-driven performance insights (Power BI / SAP / ERP systems)
CAPEX management and fixed asset control
Inventory optimisation and working capital improvements
Finance business partnering with Plant and Technical leadership
Lead and develop the site finance team
Ensure IFRS compliance, audit readiness and strong internal controls

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) or non-CA qualification
5–8 years’ experience within the FMCG alcohol / beverage industry (non-negotiable)
3–5 years’ plant-level operational finance experience
Strong cost accounting and standard costing expertise
ERP systems experience (SAP / Syspro / Oracle / Dynamics essential)
Commercially astute and analytically strong
Confident operating in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Proven stakeholder engagement and business partnering capability

Apply now!

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For more information, contact:

Lindi Will

Researcher: Finance

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