Financial Manager

Johannesburg South
Salary: R600 000.00 - R800 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NFR005907/BM

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Employer: Network Recruitment

My client is a leading global packaging organization with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality packaging solutions. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a dynamic and strategic Financial Manager to provide operational and financial leadership within their manufacturing operations.

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 their 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 operation’s 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
ACMA is essential
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.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.