Factory Finance Manager

Join the Snackworks Isando Biscuits Factory and become part of a business with a proud biscuit-making legacy and some of South Africa’s most iconic brands

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Factory Finance Manager to drive success at NBL Isando Biscuits in Kempton Park, Gauteng. An opportunity has become available for a Factory Finance Manager to join our Snackworks Isando Biscuits team. This role requires a commercially astute and hands-on leader who can effectively challenge and influence technical and operational teams, develop a deep understanding of the business, and act as a strategic partner to the Operations Executive and Site Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, operational excellence, productivity initiatives, and long-term business growth.

Completed relevant qualification Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or similar

6-8 years Accounting or Financial Management experience gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing environment.

2-3 years business partnering and site financial leadership gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing environment.

Financial Controls

Manage and monitor company accounting procedures and policies, and internal controls, according to internal standards.

Implement and communicate Corporate Governance charter / sound accounting practices to management on site.

Consolidate budgets, plans and forecasts for site with adherence to strict deadlines.

Proactively manage expenditure in relation to approved budgets.

Analyse and report to local management and head office all operational variances from budget on expenditure items.

Monthly maintenance of general ledger and authorise timeous adjustments wherever necessary.

Address any queries with accounts payable on request.

Ensure month end procedures are adhered to according to predetermined deadlines.

Working capital management and reporting.

Review of IT authorisation / access controls and release strategies.

Assist with completion of annual insurance declaration.

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts required by management.

Report on Income Statement variances and provide necessary commentary.

Review General Ledger transactions and report on budget vs. actual.

Report on irregular variances that have been investigated.

Report on site performance measurements.

Ad hoc project work.

Business Partnering, Site Leadership and Continuous Improvement

Act as a key member of the Site Leadership team, contributing to the development and execution of the site’s strategic objectives

Partner closely with the Operations Executive to drive operational excellence, cost optimisation, productivity improvements, and sustainable business growth.

Identify, evaluate, initiate and support continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives across all functional areas of the business.

Provide financial, commercial and analytical support to Heads of Department, enabling informed decision-making and improved operational performance.

Challenge, support and influence departmental leaders through the use of financial and operational insights to drive accountability and business results.

Facilitate and support site performance reviews, ensuring alignment between operational activities, financial targets and strategic priorities

Lead and support cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing profitability and delivering operational excellence.

Develop business cases, investment evaluations and improvement proposals to support strategic decision-making and value creation.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement, performance management and fact-based decision-making throughout the site.

Build strong relationships across all functions to ensure effective collaboration, communication and execution of site priorities.

Asset Management

Monthly maintenance, verification and reporting on fixed asset register.

Prepare, submit and track Capex workflows for the acquisition, transfer or disposal of fixed assets.

Conduct regular audits on fixed assets to ensure accuracy of fixed assets register.

Capital Expenditure

Assist with compilation of the annual Capital Budget.

Oversee the authorisation and financial aspects of the acquisition of fixed assets.

Account for any over expenditure on acquisitions.

Process workflows for the updating of fixed assets register.

Preparation, assistance and review of EVA (Economic Value Added) Capital Expenditure Proposals.

Post Capex Evaluations.

Audits

Handle internal & external audits.

Recommend and implement corrective action.

Activity-based and Product Costing

Review accuracy of the bill of material on SAP.

Ensure all BOM’s are current.

Financial integrity of the bill of material.

Maintain & update monthly standard cost sets.

Generate budget and forecast cost sets.

Generate ABC models on SAP for budgets & forecasts.

Active participation in NPD forums,

Formulate SCE’s in full based on NPD requirements

People / Quality Management

Recruit and retain appropriate quality staff.

Create an environment which is conducive to learning and development (on-the-job learning)

Manage performance feedback process in accordance with set goals.

Create a team culture of commitment and delivery against predetermined objectives, values and business requirements.

Create and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility.

Participate in maintaining the QMS programme (ISO9001, HACCP, Environmental management)

Experience in costing and administration, financial management and accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Excellent understanding of standard costing principles.

Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and an integrated accounting system.

SAP experience not negotiable.

Project management experience.

A good understanding of the ABC costing methodology.