Head of Finance

SUMMARY:
Ready to take the financial lead in a high-growth, fast-paced business? A reputable organization in the manufacturing space is looking for a Head of Finance to be part of their team. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on commercial finance experience. You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined cash and working capital management, robust internal controls, and commercially sound pricing models that protect margin, stock turn, and risk exposure. If you are a high-calibre finance professional who wants to combine strong financial controls with operational insight to influence business growth, profitability, and decision-making, apply today.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: This position involves: Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, forecasting, and commercial finance Producing accurate monthly management accounts, executive reports, and business performance analysis Driving budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic business planning initiatives Overseeing cash flow, working capital, funding requirements, and liquidity management Identifying opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and enhance profitability Providing commercial insight into pricing models, stock management, procurement decisions, and operational performance Developing financial dashboards, KPIs, and decision-making tools for executive leadership Maintaining a robust control environment across cash, debtors, creditors, banking, payroll, and stock Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and corporate governance requirements Partnering with operational, technology, and data teams to leverage technology and AI-driven insights that support smarter business decisions Skills & Experience: 8+years' experience in a similar position Strong management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing finance teams Comfortable working with IT, data, and operations teams to implement AI-enabled tools and validate outputs against real commercial results Hands-on, deadline-driven, detail-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-volume trading environment Qualification: CA (SA) - (non-negotiable) For more information connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.