Senior Finance Manger
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Senior Finance Manager within a well-established international food manufacturing and FMCG business. The position is advertised by Hire Resolve, a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals in various sectors, including Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for leading the financial function and driving strategic financial performance for the hiring company. **What you will do** The primary responsibilities for this role include leading the overall financial function and driving strategic financial performance within the international food manufacturing and FMCG business. Specific duties will involve managing audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance, as well as leading and developing the finance team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * CA(SA) qualification is essential. * Minimum 10 years' relevant experience within the food manufacturing industry. * Extensive experience in senior financial management within a manufacturing environment. * Expert knowledge of Syspro ERP is essential. * Strong understanding of product costing, standard costing and manufacturing cost analysis. * Proven experience in inventory management, stock control and working capital optimisation. * Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting. * Experience managing audits, internal controls and statutory compliance. * Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capabilities. * Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Senior Finance Manager who holds a CA(SA) qualification and possesses a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience, specifically within the food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior financial management experience in a manufacturing setting, expert knowledge of Syspro ERP, and a strong understanding of product costing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. They should also have experience in managing audits and internal controls, advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team. The advert suggests this is an opportunity for those looking to make a career-changing move. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/johannesburg/senior-finance-manger-id-7615778 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 10 years of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
- Agile / Scrum
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