Head Financial Operations / Costing

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007762/JA

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Head of Finance Operations – EMEA
A leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance Operations to join their high-performing team. This is a strategic finance leadership role, focused on driving operational excellence across the region’s manufacturing footprint.
Reporting to a Senior Director, the successful candidate will oversee the cost accounting function across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The role demands a confident, analytical leader with a strong track record in cost management and operational finance within complex manufacturing environments. A CIMA qualification is highly advantageous.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and standardise cost accounting processes across the EMEA region
Enforce divisional costing principles and policies, ensuring understanding and compliance across operational teams
Analyse and report on operational performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
Manage the regional cost roll process, validating changes and ensuring accuracy
Drive financial performance through proactive KPI monitoring, early-warning systems, and gap analysis
Engage closely with cross-functional leaders in operations, business, and finance
Promote and uphold a zero-harm, world-class safety culture

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance as well as CIMA
A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in cost or management accounting, ideally within a multinational engineering or heavy manufacturing business. Ideally more than 5 years experience is required, as this is a senior role with exceptional responsibility
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Experience with SAP ERP is highly advantageous
Proven ability to interpret technical and regulatory material, and translate complex data into actionable business intelligence

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional ready to make a tangible impact in a global setting. If you meet the above requirements and are looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply in confidence.

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