Financial Manager - FP&A

Reference: HC005632-Robyn-1

Finance Manager – FP&A | Manufacturing | Multinational GroupLocation: Johannesburg, GautengIndustry: Chemical / Industrial ManufacturingReporting Structure: Directly to Managing Director | Dotted line to Regional / Group Finance

Duties & Responsibilities Role Overview A senior FP&A leadership role within a multinational manufacturing environment, responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and commercial performance insight across the local and regional business. The role operates in a highly structured group reporting environment and requires strong alignment to global financial standards and deadlines.You will act as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, translating complex manufacturing and operational data into actionable financial insight that supports decision-making, profitability improvement, and working capital optimisation. Key Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary Compile and submit multinational reporting packs in line with strict group deadlines (USD reporting) Partner closely with the Managing Director and operational leadership teams on commercial performance Translate manufacturing drivers (costs, margins, volumes, inventory) into meaningful financial insight Support working capital management, including inventory, receivables, and payables optimisation Develop and maintain advanced financial models for scenario planning and strategic initiatives Ensure full compliance with group accounting policies, controls, and reporting standards Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A capability within the finance function

Minimum Requirements

CIMA qualification or Honours in Management Accounting 10–12+ years’ progressive finance experience Strong FP&A leadership background within a manufacturing environment Exposure to chemical, industrial, or FMCG manufacturing sectors Experience within a multinational or regional group reporting structure Advanced Excel skills with strong ERP, BI, and analytical tool capability

Ideal Profile

Strong commercial mindset with a focus on business partnering, not just reporting Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments Confident engaging at senior leadership and executive level Able to operate independently within a matrix reporting structure Strong analytical ability with the capacity to simplify complex data into insight

Package & Remuneration R 1400000 - R 1600000 - Annually