Financial Manager

apartmentNetwork Recruitment placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

A world-leading manufacturer in the heavy-equipment and industrial engineering sector is searching for an experienced Financial Manager to take ownership of the full financial function. This environment is dynamic, data-rich and operationally complex with deep exposure to cost structures, multi-site operations, production cycles and global reporting frameworks.

As the Financial Manager, you will elevate financial governance, sharpen operational insights, and support senior stakeholders in making sound, data-driven decisions. This role provides significant visibility across operations, supply chain, commercial finance and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the financial management, reporting and control environment for the division
  • Oversee month-end close, management packs, and operational performance reviews
  • Drive financial planning cycles including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and cost reviews
  • Strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks and audit readiness across the business
  • Champion continuous improvement in reporting, processes and financial systems
  • Oversee costing methodologies, cost allocation, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances
  • Monitor CapEx projects, fixed assets, and capital planning alignment
  • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to analyse performance and optimise efficiencies
  • Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership for decision-making
  • Guide, mentor and develop a finance team to ensure skills growth and delivery excellence

Job Experience & Skills Required:

  • BCom Accounting (essential); BCom Honours advantageous
  • 610 years progressive experience in finance, with leadership exposure
  • Strong background in manufacturing, industrial, engineering or heavy-industry environments
  • Advanced understanding of costing, inventory and production-related finance
  • Strong ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead teams, present insights to leadership and influence operational decision-making
  • Analytical, curious, resilient and comfortable working in a technically complex environment

Apply now!

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