Responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Control Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Establish and run strong planning and control cycles with robust variance analysis. Drive cost discipline and working capital optimization in a manufacturing environment. Translate operational data into financial insights for decision-making at the Board level. Operational & Excellence Systems Build structure, discipline, and scalable processes across finance, administration, and IT. Define and monitor relevant financial and operational KPIs, linking plant performance to financial outcomes. Identify financial and operational risks early and implement pragmatic mitigation measures. Take ownership of financial systems and IT governance, ensuring tools support performance and control. Board & Leadership Alignment Serve as a strategic partner and right-hand to the Managing Director. Prepare and present clear, structured financial updates to the Board of Directors. Ensure transparency, accountability, and strong governance across all financial matters. Support strategic decision-making with data-driven analysis and realistic financial scenarios. Business Administration & Team Oversight Ensure reliable day-to-day administration, accurate reporting, and disciplined closing processes. Oversee the finance and administration team and support capability building where required. Bring clarity and structure to internal communication and cross-functional collaboration. Minimum requirements CIMA (CA)SA or SAICA qualification essential Strong financial background in business administration and business control. Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Experience building or professionalizing finance functions in growing businesses. Ability to operate comfortably in a pre-profit environment and make tough tradeoffs. Experience with compliance processes such as BBBEE Compliance. Clear, structured communicator with confidence at Board level. High integrity and strong sense of accountability.