Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003347/OM

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Financial Managers Who Think Beyond Spreadsheets - This One’s For You.

POSITION INFO:
Numbers tell a story. In manufacturing, they determine margins, efficiency, yield, and ultimately profitability.

A well-established FMCG alcohol and beverage manufacturing operation is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function at a plant level. This is not a back-office role — it is a high-impact, operational finance position where your analysis directly influences production performance and bottom-line results.

If you understand cost per unit, margin pressure, yield optimisation, inventory discipline, and operational KPIs, this is your opportunity to step into a role with real visibility and measurable impact.

Based at a large-scale manufacturing site in Johannesburg East, you will be embedded within operations while driving financial control and strategic performance.

What You Will Own:

Full P&L responsibility for the manufacturing site
Monthly reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting
Inventory valuation, WIP management, and cost control
Standard costing and detailed variance analysis
Manufacturing KPI tracking (cost per unit, yield, waste, and efficiencies)
BI reporting and performance analytics (Power BI / SAP / ERP systems)
CAPEX oversight and fixed asset management
Working capital optimisation and inventory improvements
Finance business partnering with Plant and Technical leadership
Leadership and development of the site finance team
IFRS compliance, audit readiness, and strong internal control oversight

What You Bring:

CA(SA) or relevant finance qualification
5–8 years’ experience within the FMCG alcohol/beverage sector (essential)
3–5 years’ operational plant-level finance experience
Strong cost accounting and standard costing expertise
ERP systems proficiency (SAP / Syspro / Oracle / Dynamics essential)
Commercial acumen with strong analytical capability
Confidence in fast-paced, production-driven environments
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and partner with operations

Apply now! Step into a role where your financial insight drives production performance, protects margins, and shapes operational strategy from the factory floor to the boardroom.
For more exciting Finance opportunities, visit:
I specialise in recruiting for the following roles:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll Professionals
Finance C-Suite

If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your profile will be retained on our database for future suitable opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Onkutlwile Mositi
Researcher: Finance & Supply Chain
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