We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager to lead the financial management of a manufacturing operation and support informed, sustainable business growth.
This is a senior role for a commercially minded finance professional who can move confidently between financial strategy and operational delivery. You will partner closely with the Board and operational leaders to strengthen financial performance, manage risk and turn financial data into practical business decisions.
- Financial
Strategy & Planning - Develop long-term financial plans
aligned with factory operations. Optimize capital allocation and investment
strategies.
- Cost
Management & Optimization - Implement cost-control
measures to improve margins. Analyze production costs, overheads, and raw
material expenditures.
- Operational
& Supply Chain Finance - Understand manufacturing processes and
supply chain logistics. Manage working capital, inventory, and procurement
costs effectively.
- Risk
Management & Compliance - Ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements and industry standards. Develop risk mitigation
strategies for financial and operational risks.
- Budgeting
& Forecasting - Create and manage factory budgets with
accurate forecasting models. Adapt financial plans to demand fluctuations and
market conditions.
- Data-Driven
Decision Making & Analytics - Use financial data analytics
and KPIs to drive efficiency. Implement ERP systems for real-time financial
tracking.
- Cash
Flow & Capital Management - Maintain strong cash flow
for factory operations. Manage debt, financing, and capital investments
efficiently.
- Leadership
& Team Management - Lead and develop the finance team within
a manufacturing setting. Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and
production leaders.
- Digital
& Technology Adaptation - Leverage automation, AI, and
digital finance tools, Implement cost-effective technological innovations.
- Stakeholder
Communication & Reporting - Communicate financial
insights clearly to executives and board members. Build relationships with
investors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- A professional designation such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA, or an equivalent professional certification.
- Between 8 and 15 years’ relevant financial experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role.
- Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production costs and supply-chain finance.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, compliance and financial reporting.
- Experience using ERP systems and financial data analysis.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Professional designation (CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA) or equivalent.
- 8 to 15 years of relevant financial experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production costs and supply-chain finance.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, compliance and financial reporting.
- Experience using ERP systems and performing financial data analysis.
What We Do
Lumenii is a South African talent-management company providing psychometric assessment and consulting solutions for talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, and broader workforce management. It combines science, psychology, and technology to help organisations make better hiring and people decisions, improve performance, measure talent accurately, manage their workforce with precision, and translate assessment outcomes into positive organisational impact for sustained growth.
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