Factory Finance Manager

Job Title: Factory Finance Manager Company: AVI Limited Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: 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. Duties And Responsibilities 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. Audits * Handle internal \& external audits. * Recommend and implement corrective action. 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) Competencies * Highly effective communicator with proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, including factory employees, senior management, and executive directors. * Systematic, precise and positive approach to performing duties; * Strong analytical, investigative and reporting skills; * Able to engage robustly and constructively on issues; * Able to deal with large volumes of work under pressure; * Proactive and has the ability to take initiative; * Honest, trustworthy and reliable; * Able to work in both detailed and conceptual modes; * Able to quickly assimilate new information and understand business issues. Experience * 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. Work Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Availability: Full time

Qualifications * Completed relevant qualification Cost \& Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or similar Key Skills: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Product Costing Salary: Not disclosed