Group Manager: Factory Finance

SUMMARY:

Global manufacturing facility in Ladysmith seeks a Strong leader to coordinate and lead all financial activities at the Ladysmith Factory, make available timely and accurate information concerning the financial performance of the factory and manage all performance management aspects of direct reports.

POSITION INFO:

• Job Responsibilities
  
  Influence business decision-making and produce accurate information concerning the financial performance of the factory.
• Ensure that all accounting activities for the factory are executed according to the appropriate regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and reporting of financial information to Management Committee, Director of Finance and umbrella company.
• Oversee the preparation of all monthly financial reporting, not limited to standard costing, reconciliations, inventory management and factory assets.
• Oversee the preparation of financial forecasts for the factory incl. scenario calculations
• Analyze the financial results against budget and provide commentary.
• Chair the costing meeting, drive cost control and report on all cost-saving initiatives
• Oversee the costing for new and existing products.
• Coordinate, prepare and report the factory budget.
• Coordinate, prepare and report the factory 5 years forecast (Mid Term Plan).
• Review the financial implication of all factory inventory adjustments (inventory verification) and drive adherence to inventory governance.
• Review the monthly WIP movements and drive Governance around i.e., confirmations and monthly recovery.
• Review the factory return on investment.
• Update and execute the factory finance strategy and ensure alignment to the SRSA strategy
• Provide leadership and direction to the factory finance team i.e., career planning, KRA setting, training & development, and performance feedback.

• Chartered Accountant (SA) or similar international qualification
• CIMA (Advantageous)
• 5-10 years post qualified experience
• Manufacturing / Automotive industry experience
• Costing and management accounts experience
• SAP experience (Advantageous)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills a
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Analytical
• Time management skills

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