Financial Manager (Manufacturing)

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced Financial Manager to join their team in order to manage the company's financial management function and, ensure profitability and ongoing performance as set out by the business budget.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification B Comm. Degree Finance with completed articles,
• CIMA certificate
• At least 4 years of working experience of which 2-4 years must be management experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• 12 to 14 years experience in Finance and 5-7 years must be in a management role
• Must possess strong numeric and analytical abilities. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Must be a self-motivator with a positive proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail is crucial and excellent reporting skills. Must have experience of at least 5-7 years in leading a team.
• Computer Literate – Proficient MS Office with advanced Excel Skills. Previous Financial software packages experience essential.
• Syspro experience an advantage.
• An understanding of Cost accounting is advantageous.

Duties:

• Prepare, Collate and Present the annual business unit budgets.
• Review and manage budget monthly.
• Prepare, collate and present the business unit forecasts: Income statements, Capital Budgets
• Prepare, Collate and Distribute monthly management reports: Flash and Management Accounts
• Review General Ledger Reconciliations.
• Complete monthly statutory packs.
• Complete quarterly TAX Compilations
• Liaise with GMs and Ops Manager in relation to reporting requirements
• Manage Fixed Assets
• Implementation of Policies and Procedures and onsite training
• Develop templates for operational financial reporting
• Liaise with all parties related to compliance, auditing, and or financial management
• Support contact managers and operations managers with operational financial aspects
• Financial Assistance with the Preparation and sign-off of Monthly Operations Report.

Competencies:

• Financial Understanding
• Analytical Ability
• Reporting Skills
• Ability to budget, forecast, and compare actual
• Timelessness
• Accuracy