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Plant Financial Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Yearly Salary:
ZAR 1 - 6
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially astute Plant Financial Manager to join a leading food manufacturing operation in the Western Cape.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys partnering closely with plant management operations supply chain and senior leadership to drive profitability efficiency and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the plants finance function providing strategic financial insight into manufacturing performance costing inventory management budgeting forecasting and capital expenditure decisions. You will play a key role in translating operational data into meaningful financial insights that support business growth and operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys partnering closely with plant management operations supply chain and senior leadership to drive profitability efficiency and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the plants finance function providing strategic financial insight into manufacturing performance costing inventory management budgeting forecasting and capital expenditure decisions. You will play a key role in translating operational data into meaningful financial insights that support business growth and operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
- BCom (Hons) CIMA CA(SA) or equivalent finance qualification
- Proven experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Strong costing inventory and stock management experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- ERP systems experience preferably Syspro
- Strong reporting analytical and business partnering capabilities
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production teams
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Finance & Business Partnering
- Partner with Plant Management and Operations teams to drive financial performance
- Provide financial leadership and commercial support to production and supply chain teams
- Analyse production performance efficiencies and operational KPIs
- Support strategic initiatives aimed at improving plant profitability and productivity
- Serve as a trusted advisor to operational stakeholders
Costing & Inventory Management
- Manage product costing standard costing and variance analysis
- Monitor inventory levels stock movements and stock accuracy
- Analyse manufacturing variances waste yield and production efficiencies
- Investigate cost drivers and identify opportunities for margin improvement
- Ensure strong inventory controls and governance across the plant
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management accounts and operational reporting packs
- Deliver meaningful analysis on plant performance labour costs overheads and production efficiencies
- Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast targets
- Investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations
- Support month-end quarterly and year-end reporting requirements
Budgeting Forecasting & Capex
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the plant
- Develop financial forecasts and scenario modelling to support decision-making
- Evaluate and monitor capital expenditure projects and business cases
- Track project performance and ensure expected returns are achieved
- Support long-term strategic planning initiatives
Continuous Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve processes controls and reporting efficiencies
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and operational improvement projects
- Enhance financial visibility through improved reporting and analytics
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial and operational acumen
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
- Professional collaborative and hands-on approach
Why Join
Opportunity to partner directly with Plant and Operations leadershipHigh-impact role influencing manufacturing profitability and performance
Exposure to strategic operational decision-making
Dynamic and fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Strong opportunities for growth and career development
If youre passionate about manufacturing finance costing inventory management and partnering with operations to drive business performance this could be your next exciting career move.
Apply Now!
For more exciting opportunities in Manufacturing Finance Cost Accounting Plant Finance Commercial Finance Management Accounting FP&A CA(SA) SAICA SAIPA and CIMA roles connect with:Monique Du Preez
Senior Recruitment Consultant Network Recruitment
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