Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008222/LEA

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Numbers. Strategy. Leadership. This Financial Manager role has it all.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

Network Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing / automotive organisation in Port Elizabeth to appoint an experienced Financial Manager. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and plays a key role in driving business performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis (FP&A)
Manage budgeting, cash flow and variance analysis
Oversee financial reporting, compliance and controls
Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
Manage and develop the finance team
Exposure to Forex transactions and reporting
Work on and optimise ERP systems (N4NL – Barn advantageous)

Job Experience and Skills Required

Proven experience within manufacturing or automotive environments
Strong financial management and leadership capability
Hands-on approach with a commercial mindset
Ability to work closely with operations and senior management

Education

BCom in Finance (essential)

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ financial experience
At least 3 years in a Financial Management / leadership role

Skills / Technical Competencies

Forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
Forex exposure (strong advantage)
Financial reporting and controls
ERP systems exposure – N4NL (Barn) advantageous
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Leadership and stakeholder management

APPLY NOW !

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Finance Manager / FM / Financial Controller
Chartered Accountant / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting / Finance
Industrial finance / Production finance / Manufacturing finance
Stock management / Inventory control / Costing / ERP / SAP / Pastel
Financial reporting / Budgeting / Forecasting / Variance analysis
Leadership / Team management / High-pressure / Operational finance

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Leandra van der Merwe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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