Senior Finance Manager

A permanent role for a seasoned finance leader to oversee financial control and partner with executive teams in a multi-country manufacturing business.

What it offers

• Salary range: R125 000.00 – R166 667.00 per month
• Lead financial control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and audit functions across African operations
• Provide strategic financial insights and modelling to executive leadership
• Mentor and develop the finance team
• Travel within Africa to support regional operations

Who can apply

• BCom Honours in Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential)
• CA(SA), CIMA, or other postgraduate finance qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 8–10 years’ relevant financial management experience
• Proven experience in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, engineering, or production environments
• Strong skills in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, manufacturing costing, inventory management, and operational finance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within Africa

What you'll do

• Lead preparation and review of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and year-end packs
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and financial controls
• Drive annual budgeting and forecasting; provide variance analysis and strategic insights
• Oversee inventory, stock control, production costing, and manufacturing financial reporting
• Analyse plant performance, operational costs, margins, and profitability; identify cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and statutory requirements; manage VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and regulatory submissions
• Lead internal and external audit processes and maintain internal financial controls and governance frameworks
• Partner with operational, production, procurement, and executive teams; support business expansion and operational improvement projects across Africa

How to apply

• Apply before 31 Oct 2026
• Submit an external application via the Careers24 listing for vacancy reference JHB000106/Trin