Our client, a well-established organisation operating at the intersection of the Environmental and Manufacturing sectors, is seeking to appoint a highly experienced, results-driven Finance Manager. This key role will be based in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Gqeberha.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, strategic insight, and a hands-on approach to managing financial operations within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting sustainable business growth within a progressive industry.

Qualification:

• Relevant Degree / Diploma in Finance / Accounting / CIMA

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar position, gained in a manufacturing environment
• Strong financial background in Business Administration, Finance, or Business Control
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience building or professionalising finance functions in growing businesses
• Strong analytical ability with experience interpreting complex financial data
• Comfortable operating in a pre-profit or scaling environment
• Experience with compliance processes including BBBEE compliance
• Exposure to ERP and financial systems (HUGE ERP advantageous)
• Strong communication skills with confidence at Board level
• High integrity and strong accountability
• Experience in capital-intensive or energy-related industries (preferred)
• Experience in dynamic, fast-growing business environments (preferred)
• Experience in dealing with commercial short term insurance advantageous

Key Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Establish strong financial planning, control cycles, and variance analysis processes.
• Drive cost discipline and working capital optimisation in a production environment.
• Translate operational and financial data into insights for strategic decision-making.
• Build scalable finance, administration, and IT systems and processes.
• Define and monitor financial and operational KPIs linked to plant performance.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Take ownership of financial systems, controls, and IT governance.
• Act as strategic partner to the Managing Director on financial and business matters.
• Prepare and present structured financial reports to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure transparency, governance, and accountability across financial operations.
• Support strategic planning through scenario modelling and financial analysis.
• Oversee daily finance and administration operations and month-end processes.
• Lead and develop the finance and administration team.
• Improve internal communication and cross-functional financial coordination.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.