Financial Manager (Manufacturing)

📍 Gauteng
💼 Strategic | Commercial | High-Impact Role
Let’s be honest — most Financial Manager roles promise “strategic exposure” and then hand you month-end and spreadsheets.
This one is different.
We’re partnering with a high-volume manufacturing business where finance sits at the core of decision-making, not on the sidelines. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll take ownership of cost, margin, and performance across the entire operation — influencing everything from product pricing to operational efficiency.

This role is for someone who is both technically strong and commercially sharp.
You’ll likely have:

• CIMA (ACMA/CGMA) — essential
• 5–10 years post-qualification experience
• Solid experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment - ESSENTIAL

Why this role stands out

• You’ll own the costing engine of the business — not just report on it
• Direct exposure to the CFO and executive decision-making
• A genuine opportunity to drive margin, not just measure it
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales
• High visibility role with real influence across the group

What you’ll be doing

This is a broad Financial Management role with a strong focus on costing and commercial finance within a manufacturing environment.
You’ll:

• Take full ownership of the standard costing model and BOM integrity
• Lead manufacturing variance analysis and translate it into clear business actions
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across materials, labour, and overheads
• Partner with Sales & Operations on pricing and RFQ processes
• Deliver product profitability insights to guide strategy
• Oversee management accounts, reporting, and forecasting
• Strengthen inventory controls and financial governance
• Act as finance lead on ERP optimisation and process improvements
• Partner with the CFO on financial modelling, strategic initiatives, and performance reporting
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team

What we’re looking for

This role is for someone who is both technically strong and commercially sharp.
You’ll likely have:

• CIMA (ACMA/CGMA) — essential
• 5–10 years post-qualification experience
• Solid experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment - ESSENTIAL
• Proven hands-on exposure to:
  • Standard costing
  • BOM management
  • Manufacturing variances
• Strong ERP exposure (Sage Evolution highly advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills

The kind of person who thrives here

• You don’t just report numbers — you challenge them
• You’re comfortable engaging with non-financial stakeholders
• You enjoy getting into the detail but can zoom out strategically
• You’re driven by improvement, not maintenance
• You can handle pressure and multiple priorities

What’s in it for you

• A role with real influence, not just responsibility
• Strong exposure to group-level strategy
• Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and performance
• A business where finance is a true partner to operations

Interested?

If you’re a commercially minded Financial Manager with strong manufacturing exposure — and you’re looking for a role where your input genuinely impacts the business — I’d love to connect.