Finance Director CA (SA) | Distribution, Retail and Manufacturing

Reference: NFR011175-MoD-1

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function within a manufacturing and distribution environment. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational responsibility, driving profitability, cash flow optimisation, financial governance, and business growth. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance

• Partner with the CEO on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and profitability enhancement.

• Prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Conduct profitability analysis across products, customers, and business channels.

• Evaluate capital expenditure and investment opportunities.

Treasury, Imports & Supply Chain Finance

• Manage foreign exchange exposure and trade finance activities.

• Maintain and analyse landed cost models for imported products.

• Optimise working capital and cash flow cycles.

• Monitor logistics, freight, customs, and procurement costs.

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Oversee inventory, BOMs, and product costing.

• Analyse manufacturing variances and cost efficiencies.

• Drive stock control processes and inventory accuracy.

• Strengthen internal controls across inventory and production operations.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Lead a team comprising 3 Debtors Clerks and 1 Creditors Clerk.

• Oversee debtors, creditors, payroll, and cash flow management.

• Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage external audits and key stakeholder relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification is essential.

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in a senior financial leadership role.

• Proven experience within a manufacturing, distribution, and import/export environment.

• Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.

• Experience managing foreign exchange transactions, trade finance, and international procurement.

• Advanced Syspro ERP experience is essential, particularly within inventory, BOM, costing, and manufacturing modules.

• Strong understanding of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance.

• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Candidate Profile

• Commercially astute and strategically minded finance leader.

• Comfortable operating at both executive and operational levels.

• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced business environment.

Preference will be given to candidates who

Hold a valid CA(SA) designation. Have extensive Syspro ERP experience. Come from a manufacturing and imports background. Are available immediately or have no notice period. Can commence employment as soon as possible. Package & Remuneration

1300000.00 - R 1500000 - Annually