Manufacturing Finance Manager (CA(SA)) â Kempton Park

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009071/MoD

Date posted:

Friday, March 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1400000

SUMMARY:

ð About the Role

A leading manufacturing concern based in Kempton Park is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Finance Manager (CA(SA)) to oversee the full finance function within a dynamic production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Chartered Accountant with solid manufacturing exposure who is ready to take ownership of financial operations, controls, costing and strategic reporting.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Responsibilities

Oversee the full financial function for the manufacturing plant.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and margin reporting.
Lead month-end, year-end and audit processes.
Ensure accurate COGS calculation, BOM accuracy and stock/production accounting.
Strengthen financial controls, risk management and compliance.
Analyse variances, production efficiencies and key cost drivers.
Provide financial insights to operational and executive teams.
Manage working capital, cash flow and inventory performance.
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement within finance and operations.

ð Minimum Requirements

Qualified CA(SA) – completed articles required.
Minimum 5 years postâarticles experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of costing, bill of materials, stock management and production finance.
Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience (SAP/Oracle/Syspro advantageous).
Strong analytical, commercial and problemâsolving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
High level of integrity, leadership ability and business partnering capability.

ð¼ Competencies

Strong financial and operational acumen.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Handsâon and solutionsâdriven.
Detailâoriented with strong organisational skills.
Ability to collaborate with production, supply chain and executive teams.

ð Why This Opportunity?

Work in a fastâpaced, growing manufacturing company.
Highâvisibility role reporting to senior leadership.
Opportunity to shape processes and drive efficiencies.
A role suited to a CA ready for strategic and operational impact.

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Manufacturing Finance Manager (CA(SA)) â Kempton Park

ð About the Role

ð Key Responsibilities

ð Minimum Requirements

ð¼ Competencies

ð Why This Opportunity?