Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading player in the manufacturing and distribution space, is looking for a Financial Manager who thrives in high-pressure environments and understands the complexities of stock-heavy, multi-entity businesses. This is not your average finance role, it’s a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity to lead financial operations for a business that delivers real impact across South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
As the Financial Manager, you'll be the right hand to senior leadership, bringing financial discipline, commercial insight, and operational control across the business. Expect a blend of finance strategy and day-to-day execution, working closely with teams on the ground.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full financial function: reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• Drive cost control, margin analysis, and performance tracking across manufacturing and distribution
• Manage inter-company transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities
• Lead month-end and year-end processes with precision and accuracy
• Provide commercial support to operations and supply chain teams
• Ensure robust controls over stock, production costing, and inventory valuation

• CA(SA)
• 3–5 years post-articles experience, with exposure to manufacturing and/or distribution industries
• Solid understanding of stocks, inventory, and cost management

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