Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003076/Lindi

Date posted:

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

This is not a live vacancy. This is a proactive talent search for future roles.

I’m building a specialized talent pool of Operational Financial Managers who are deeply involved in the day-to-day running of a business; not just month-end reporting.

POSITION INFO:

This advert is aimed at finance professionals who thrive close to operations, enjoy rolling up their sleeves, and play a visible role in driving control, efficiency, and accountability across the business.

If your strength lies in understanding how the numbers are created on the ground, not just how they’re reported, this talent network is for you.

Your Operational Experience Likely Includes:

Full hands-on ownership of the finance function
Close involvement in Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, Payroll, GL and Stock
Managing cash flow, working capital and cost control daily
Partnering with operations, production, supply chain or sales teams
Reviewing journals, reconciliations and resolving variances at source
Driving financial discipline and accountability across departments
Preparing management accounts with real operational insight, not just commentary
Improving processes, tightening controls and fixing inefficiencies
Leading small to mid-sized finance teams in busy environments

Skills & Experience I’m Looking For:

Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar (CA(SA) advantageous but not essential)
Proven experience in a strongly operational Financial Manager role
Background in manufacturing, FMCG, retail, logistics, distribution or production environments preferred
Comfortable in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
Strong Excel and system exposure (ERP experience essential)
Confident communicator who can challenge operations constructively
Detail-driven, resilient, and comfortable being hands-on

Why Connect:

Be considered for future operational finance leadership roles
Gain insight into what companies are really looking for in Financial Managers
Position yourself correctly for your next career move
Build a relationship before opportunities formally go to market

Let’s connect!

If you’re an operational Financial Manager who enjoys being close to the numbers, the people, and the process; I’d love to connect.

For more information, contact:

Lindi Will

Researcher: Finance

Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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