Finance Manager

2 days ago


Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year
HireResolve has partnered with a leading FMCG company based in KZN, which is looking for a dynamic and business-minded Finance Manager to join their team at the Newcastle location. 

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' hands-on experience in a production environment with an aptitude for systems and automation.

Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting
  • Bill of materials (BOM), product costing and margin management
  • Oversee procurement of raw materials
  • Manage import of raw materials, forex and customs clearance
  • Stock control (raw materials and finished goods), including returns and credits
  • Waste reporting and analysis (preforms, syrup, raw material usage vs BOM)
  • Logistics and warehousing costs, develop cost to serve model (Transnova)
  • Pallet stock management
  • Salaries and wages (Payspace)
  • Fixed asset management on site
  • Cost control over operational expenses
  • Overall management of the general ledger
  • Analyse and present monthly management accounts
  • Roll-out of fully fledged Syspro ERP on site
  • Roll-out new time and attendance system
  • Capex proposals
  • Short term insurance
  • IT on site
  • Involvement in negotiations with contract packers
  • Ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures (current and developing new)
Requirements:
  • CA(SA) or CIMA Qualified
  • BCom(Hons) in Accounting of Cost & Management Accounting
  • 3-5 years experience in a FMCG / Production environment
  • SAICA / CIMA Articles Completed
    Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Experience in variance analysis
  • Strong knowledge of ERP Systems and the implementation thereof

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Lindy Du Plessis or Michaela Boustred at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.



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