SUMMARY:
Ready to make an impact where finance meets operations? Join a well-established industry leader and play a key role as a Management Accountant in driving profitability, performance, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced plant environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting close to the business, influencing outcomes, and transforming data into actionable insights. If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, visibility, and career growth, this opportunity is for you.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee all plant costing activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Maintain and analyse Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and costing models. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the plant. Monitor and report on Work-in-Progress (WIP), inventory, and manufacturing variances. Prepare monthly management accounts and plant performance reports. Provide meaningful cost analysis and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Partner with plant management and operational teams to support business objectives. Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and reporting standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance and operational functions. Qualifications & Experience: Relevant Finance, Accounting, or Commerce Degree. Minimum 5 years' experience as Management Accounting. Proven experience within a manufacturing or plant environment. Strong knowledge of BOM management, budgeting, forecasting, and WIP analysis. Solid understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory management, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to build relationships across finance and operations teams. Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Apply today! If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Bianca du Preez Recruitment Consultant - CA(SA) and General Finance LinkedIn:
