Operational Branch Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Operational Branch Financial Manager

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Operational Financial Manager to support its Cape Town operation. The role combines financial management, costing and business partnering, working closely with factory teams to translate financial information into practical recommendations. Duties and Responsibilities • Manage regional financial reporting and provide accurate information to head-office finance. • Analyse financial performance and explain key operational drivers. • Review production costs, margins and operational performance. • Work closely with factory and operational teams to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. • Support branch leadership with financial analysis and commercial decision-making. • Monitor the financial impact of operational improvement initiatives. • Maintain effective financial controls and improve reporting processes. • Spend time in the factory to understand production activities and challenges. • Participate in customer visits when required. • Work closely with the head-office Financial Controller. • Support and guide a junior finance graduate. Experience and Qualifications • Relevant qualification in accounting, finance, management accounting or cost accounting. • CIMA studies or a completed CIMA professional qualification preferred. • Relevant experience in financial management, management accounting or operational finance. • Manufacturing or production experience strongly preferred. • Practical costing experience and a sound understanding of margins and operational performance. • Experience working directly with operational managers and factory teams. • Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.