Group Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
From Factory Floor to Financial Strategy – Group Financial Manager

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description

In manufacturing, the numbers don’t sit in spreadsheets - they live on the floor, in production, in stock, and in every margin decision. A fast-growing organisation in the manufacturing and packaging sector is looking for a Financial Manager to take full ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on, operational role for a commercially sharp finance professional who understands costing, WIP, and inventory, and enjoys being close to operations. You’ll work directly with leadership, bringing structure, insight, and control to a business that’s scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full finance function across the business and group entities
• Overseeing month-end and year-end reporting
• Managing cash flow, budgets, and forecasts
• Providing financial insights to support decision-making
• Managing WIP accounting and reporting
• Overseeing inventory and cost accounting processes
• Analysing margins, variances, and production costs
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Tax, Compliance & Governance
• Preparing and reviewing VAT and tax submissions
• Managing Income Tax and Provisional Tax calculations
• Ensuring compliance via SARS eFiling
• Liaising with auditors, tax consultants, and external stakeholders
• Overseeing debtors, creditors, and intercompany accounts
• Strengthening financial controls, systems, and processes
• Partnering with operational teams to drive efficiency and performance

• BCom Accounting (essential)
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA articles or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a full-function finance role
• Proven experience within the manufacturing industry (non-negotiable)
• Strong exposure to costing, WIP, inventory, and operational finance
• Experience working within a group structure
• Advanced Excel skills and accounting system experience

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Confident communicator who engages well with operations and leadership
• Hands-on, deadline-driven, and solutions-focused
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence business direction

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