Head of Finance

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015159/PMA

Date posted:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead the full finance function of a high-performing manufacturing organisation as their Head of Finance. This role is perfect for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally intensive environment.

POSITION INFO:
ur client is a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business with a strong national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. As the Head of Finance, you will form part of the executive leadership team, overseeing end-to-end finance while driving strategic initiatives that support growth, efficiency, and profitability.
You will have oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, governance, cost control, compliance, and operational finance—while partnering closely with production and supply chain teams to enhance performance.
This is an opportunity to influence the financial direction of the business, lead a skilled finance team, and join a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the full finance function including reporting, forecasting, governance, and compliance.
Drive financial strategy aligned to business goals and manufacturing performance.
Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and margin analysis.
Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to financial best practices and IFRS.
Partner with operations, production, and supply chain to support commercial and operational decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: CA(SA) or equivalent finance degree (non-negotiable).
Experience: Minimum 8–12 years finance experience, with strong exposure to the manufacturing sector. Proven leadership or senior management experience required.
Skills: Advanced Excel, ERP system proficiency, strong technical accounting, cost accounting and operational finance ability.
Other non-negotiables: Strategic mindset, strong leadership presence, ability to influence at executive level, hands-on operational understanding.

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- Financial Managers
- Heads of Finance
- Plant Finance
- Commercial Finance
- Cost & Management Accounting
- CA(SA) Roles
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For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant

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