Head of financial

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFC024604/ESR

Date posted

Monday, June 22, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

1500000 Annually

SUMMARY

Join a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing group in a high-impact leadership role as a Financial Controller

POSITION INFO

This opportunity offers exposure to strategic decision-making, operational finance, commercial insight, and business transformation within a fast-paced environment. As the Finance Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and partner closely with the CEO, Board, and operational leadership teams. You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance, and finance operations while contributing toward strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and long-term growth objectives. Duties: Leading the full finance function across multiple entities within the group Overseeing annual financial statements, audits, tax compliance, and governance Managing monthly reporting, management packs, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Driving cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and cost optimisation initiatives Supporting mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and financial modelling activities Managing debtors, creditors, treasury, inventory, payroll oversight, and operational finance processes Partnering with operations, sales, merchandising, and finance teams to align strategic targets Education and experience: CIMA (Completed) 5-7 years post-qualification finance experience within a manufacturing environment Experience managing finance operations across multiple entities If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Eshana Sewraj-Ramshat Executive Consultant