Finance Manager - Industrial Mining & Manufacturing | North West
Cletech Recruitment · North West
Overview
Cletech Recruitment is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a client in an industrial environment in the North West. You will manage a finance team and oversee reporting, budgeting, compliance and financial controls. If you have at least five years of financial and accounting experience in mining or heavy manufacturing, and a BCom Accounting Honours, this permanent role offers the chance to make a real impact.
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function within an industrial environment. This permanent, full-time role is based in the North West and involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, controls and team management.
You will manage the finance team and daily financial activities, prepare management reports and annual financial statements, develop budgets and forecasts, analyse performance, ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements, and oversee reconciliations, audits and financial systems.
Requirements
- BCom Accounting Honours; CA(SA) or CIMA advantageous
- At least five years financial and accounting experience in mining or heavy manufacturing
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, VAT and income tax legislation
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel
- Strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills
- High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Manage the finance team and oversee daily financial activities
- Prepare monthly management reports, annual financial statements and statutory reports
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support business planning
- Analyse financial performance, investigate variances and recommend corrective action
- Maintain effective financial controls, policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and applicable tax requirements
- Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns
- Oversee accounts payable, inventory valuations and related reconciliations
- Review balance sheet, payroll and intercompany reconciliations
- Manage financial systems and improve reporting processes
- Coordinate internal audits and follow up on corrective actions
- Coach and develop finance team members
Job details
- Organisation
- Cletech Recruitment
- Location
- North West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Finance Manager role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience in mining or heavy manufacturing and your full qualification details, including your BCom Accounting Honours. Highlight your knowledge of IFRS, VAT and income tax legislation, and give examples of how you have managed a finance team, improved controls or led audits. If you have CA(SA) or CIMA, mention it early. The client will likely value accuracy and integrity, so keep your application neat and error free. Also be ready to discuss your Excel skills and willingness to travel. Good luck!
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