Finance Manager

Description:

Role Overview:
My client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Manager to take charge of operational finance, governance, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis for our Johannesburg South manufacturing operation. This key role will require a strong, assertive individual who can not only lead financial operations but also influence the wider business strategy through active, strategic support and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Finance & Governance: Oversee financial operations, ensuring robust financial governance and compliance with local and global standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation and management of annual budgets and financial forecasts to support the manufacturing operations goals and growth objectives.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and analysis to senior management, identifying key performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
• People Management: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring accountability for results.
• Strategic Business Support: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering strategic financial insight to support business decision-making and growth.
  Key Requirements:
  
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager, ideally within a manufacturing or operations environment.

Strong understanding of operational finance, budgeting, forecasting, and governance. Excellent financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting skills. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor a team. Strong strategic thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills able to voice strong opinions and provide constructive input to senior leadership. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Based in Johannesburg South, with the expectation to work from the office daily.
Qualifications:
BCom Accounting Degree Advanced Excel skills
Personal Attributes:
Strong personality with confidence in voicing opinions and influencing decisions. High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail. Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving global business environment.
Why Join My Client?:
Opportunity to work with a global leader in the packaging industry. Competitive salary and benefits package. A dynamic and