Financial Manager FP&A

Humankind

Job Location:

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Finance Manager FP&A Manufacturing Multinational Group
Location: Johannesburg Gauteng
Industry: Chemical / Industrial Manufacturing
Reporting Structure: Directly to Managing Director Dotted line to Regional / Group Finance

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
1012 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

Required Experience:

Manager

Finance Manager FP&A Manufacturing Multinational GroupLocation: Johannesburg GautengIndustry: Chemical / Industrial ManufacturingReporting Structure: Directly to Managing Director Dotted line to Regional / Group FinanceRole OverviewA senior FP&A leadership role within a multinational manufacturi...