Financial Controller
Finance
KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
Are you a numbers-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client is looking for a Financial Controller who can bring sharp financial insight, strong leadership, and a passion for process improvement to a dynamic plant setting. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves turning data into decisions, managing costs, and driving performance from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management & Strategy:
- Provide financial analysis and strategic support to management and operations teams
- Maintain accurate financial records, fixed asset registers, and intercompany balances
- Review payroll, budgets, forecasts, and financial variances to keep performance on track
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and sound internal controls
- Reporting & Forecasting:
- Prepare monthly financial packs, flash results, and performance reports
- Compile and analyse weekly sales data and plant-level financial statements
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Costing & Stock Control:
- Calculate landed costs, monitor purchase price variances, and oversee stock management
- Lead and review stock takes, investigating variances to maintain accuracy and accountability
- CAPEX, Tooling & Assets:
- Track CAPEX and tooling spend, ensuring effective investment and ROI
- Manage fixed assets and support value and depreciation analyses
- Cash Flow & Forex Management
- Oversee plant cash flow and working capital
- Review foreign exchange forecasts and manage FEC contracts as needed
- Audits & Compliance:
- Prepare for year-end and statutory audits, ensuring alignment with group standards
- Support internal audit and risk management processes
- People Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a small finance team to deliver excellence
- Build a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation within the finance function
Key Requirements:
- National Diploma or BCom in Accounting
- CA(SA) or CIMA preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar financial control or plant finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and a keen eye for operational detail
- Experience in manufacturing or production environments is advantageous
- A proactive mindset with a passion for efficiency, accuracy, and improvement
Why Apply?
You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact — shaping financial decisions that drive operational success and profitability. If you enjoy blending strategy with hands-on financial control, working with diverse teams, and seeing your insights influence real-world results, this role is for you.