As a key
leader within the financial operations, the
Finance Manager
is
responsible for overseeing financial discipline, ensuring robust internal
controls, and providing the strategic insights necessary to drive cost
efficiency within a large packaging manufacturing environment. This role
reports directly to the
Finance Director
and focuses on safeguarding
company assets while maintaining operational integrity.

Core Purpose

The Finance
Manager ensures financial compliance and accurate reporting while supporting
strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and process improvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Financial
Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• 
  Develop, manage, and monitor annual
  budgets and forecasts alongside operational teams.
• 
  Provide detailed variance analysis to
  identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• 
  Ensure timely preparation of monthly,
  quarterly, and annual reports in strict adherence to
  IFRS
  .
• 
  Present financial recommendations to
  management and provide data for external audits.

Internal
Controls & Risk Governance

• 
  Design and monitor internal controls to
  safeguard assets and ensure policy compliance.
• 
  Perform regular financial and operational
  audits to mitigate risk.
• 
  Ensure adherence to laws, industry
  standards, and BRC requirements.
• 
  Manage the annual insurance renewal
  process and review company policies.

Operational
& Cash Management

• 
  Optimize liquidity by managing
  receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
• 
  Collaborate with manufacturing and supply
  chain teams to align financial and operational goals.
• 
  Conduct financial evaluations for new
  projects, machinery acquisitions, and cost-saving initiatives.

Team
Leadership & Process Excellence

• 
  Lead and develop the finance team,
  fostering a culture of accountability and precision.
• 
  Establish and document an annual/monthly
  timetable of critical financial deadlines for all staff.
• 
  Define best-practice business processes
  and facilitate ongoing improvements within the department.

Requirements

• 
  BCom plus articles; Professional
  qualification preferred (
  CA (SA)
  ,
  CIMA
  , or equivalent).
• 
  5+ years of progressive
  financial management experience, specifically within the
  manufacturing
  sector.
• 
  Proficiency in
  ERP
  platforms
  (Syspro experience is an advantage).
• 
  Advanced
  Excel
  and financial modeling skills, including
  Power BI
  .
• 
  Strong leadership,
  proactive problem-solving, high integrity, and a detail-oriented approach.

Benefits