Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009331/Robyn

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

850000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Strategic Finance Meets Manufacturing Excellence — Your Next Career Move. If you’re a qualified CA(SA) who thrives on leadership, ownership, and driving financial performance within a manufacturing environment, this role is tailored for you.

POSITION INFO:
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the full finance function and lead a small team. This role requires a qualified CA(SA) with solid management experience and a hands-on approach to financial operations, reporting, and strategic support.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and delivering accurate, insight-driven financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Financial Function: Oversee end-to-end finance operations
Leadership: Manage and mentor a finance team (3–4 years management experience required)
Reporting: Monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Compliance: Ensure that statutory, tax, and audit requirements are met
Systems: Utilisation and optimisation of Syspro and Cognos
Strategic Support: Provide financial insight to operational and executive teams
Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies and best practices across the finance function

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualification: CA(SA)
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-articles experience
Management: 3–4 years people management experience
Industry: Manufacturing – essential
Systems: Syspro and Cognos (advantageous)
Profile: Strong leadership, analytical mindset, and ability to work in a high-performance environment

Location Flexibility: Willing to work in Boksburg or Sandton

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can take ownership of the numbers and contribute directly to business success, let’s talk.

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

Group Accountant
Group Financial Accountant
Consolidations Accountant
Financial Reporting Accountant

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:
Robyn Voorendyk
Recruitment Consultant
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