Financial Director - Manufacturing Sandton

SUMMARY:
The Finance & HR Director oversees the financial management and human resource management of the local entity. He/she serves on the Board of Directors of the legal entity and directly supports the initiatives of the central finance and HR department

POSITION INFO:

Experience

• At least 10 years of applicable business experience preferably manufacturing industry
• 5 of which must be in a financial leadership role in a comparable organization;
• Experience with international accounting (IFRS);
• Demonstrate ability to reduce operational costs and having responsibility of HR department or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Finance, A minimum of a Bachelor''s Degree in Finance/Accounts CASA or CMA preferred.

Job description

Financials

• Full P&L responsibility and provision of financial, strategic and commercial support whilst ensuring operational excellence and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manages budgeting and long term financial planning process;
• Provides timely, accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports specifically related to company machine and line projects.
• Oversees and analyzes gross margin and is responsible for maximizing earnings and reducing costs; analyzes inventory levels and takes measures to minimize cost; uses detailed cost accounting data to hit corporate profit targets.

Human Resources

• Oversees the HR management of the subsidiary
• Manages budgeting and long term employee and salary planning process; provides timely, accurate analysis of budgets and HR reports.
• Lead, motivate and change the organization in order to achieve general targets and KPIs

Supplychain Management

Oversees the full supply chain management of the subsidiary including but not limited to:

• Management of import functions
• Direct supervision of warehouse and personnel
• Distribution of sparesClosing the loop on all documentation required to prove sale and delivery of items