Multinational Finance Manager - Johannesburg

Recruiter:

Michelle Taylor Recruitment

Job Ref:

NLFM13526

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R1.2 Million to R1.6 Million TCTC

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Chemical Manufacturing Sector is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Financial Manager to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

Core Responsibilities

Senior FP&A leadership role within a Chemical Manufacturing environment
Part of a US-based multinational group
Responsible for overseeing local and regional FP&A functions
Partner closely with the Managing Director and Group Finance teams
Drive strategic financial planning and business performance initiatives
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes
Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making
Monitor operational and financial performance across the business
Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with group standards
Support business growth, profitability and cost optimisation initiatives
Lead and mentor the finance team within a fast-paced environment
Manufacturing industry experience essential
Multinational exposure highly advantageous
Strong commercial acumen and leadership abilities required
Own and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans
Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting, including detailed variance analysis
Prepare and submit multinational reporting packs in USD within strict group deadlines
Act as the lead financial business partner to the Managing Director and operational leadership teams
Analyse and translate manufacturing data, including costs, margins, inventory and production volumes into meaningful financial insight
Support effective working capital management across inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Develop robust financial models for scenario planning, forecasting and strategic business initiatives
Ensure compliance and alignment with group financial controls, policies and reporting standards
Drive continuous improvement within the FP&A function and finance processes
Lead, mentor and develop FP&A capability within the finance team

Minimum Requirements

CIMA qualification or Management Accounting Honours Degree essential
10+ years’ senior finance experience within a manufacturing environment
Proven FP&A leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Exposure to Chemical, Industrial and/or FMCG manufacturing sectors
Strong multinational or regional group reporting experience
Advanced ERP systems knowledge and reporting capability
Strong AI, Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics skills

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