Financial Manager - Manufacturing Industry

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003042/Lindi

Date posted:

Friday, December 12, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A leading organization in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Manager to oversee full financial operations, strengthen compliance, and drive financial excellence across the business.

POSITION INFO:

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership capability, solid manufacturing exposure, and a passion for building robust financial systems, controls, and insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review accurate financial reports and monthly management accounts.
Drive and manage the forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes.
Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, SARS and all statutory requirements.
Oversee debtors, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and monthly journals.
Conduct gross profit analysis, KPI reporting, and financial performance reviews.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and maintain strong internal financial controls.
Manage cash flow, assist in risk identification, and support mitigation strategies.
Lead process improvements, implement best practice financial procedures, and optimise systems.
Provide commercial support and financial insight to operational and executive stakeholders.
Guide, develop, and train finance team members while responding to ad hoc finance queries.
Oversee the ERP environment (N4NL/BAAN, or similar systems).

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom degree in Finance (essential).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years’ experience in a management role.
Strong technical knowledge of VAT, PAYE, SARS compliance.
Experience with forex transactions (USD, EUR, etc.) advantageous.
Advanced MS Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
Strong communication, leadership, planning, and organisational ability.

Apply now!

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For more information, contact:

Lindi Will

Researcher: Finance

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