Factory Finance Manager Job at AVI Limited

Job Description

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. 

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Operations Executive
• Direct Reports: 2 

Key Areas of Impact:

Business Partnering & Site Performance

• Partner with site leaders to improve productivity, reduce waste and strengthen profitability.
• Turn financial and operational insights into practical actions, challenging and supporting departments to deliver against site priorities.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Control

• Lead site budgets, forecasts and monthly reporting, providing clear analysis of performance and variances.
• Manage working capital, expenditure and month-end processes, ensuring accurate accounts and strong financial controls.

Product & Activity-Based Costing

• Maintain accurate standard costs, SAP bills of materials and activity-based costing models for budgets and forecasts.
• Provide costing and financial insight to support new product development and operational decisions.

Capital Investment & Asset Management

• Support capital planning, evaluate investment proposals and track expenditure and returns through post-investment reviews.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and oversee controls for asset acquisitions, transfers and disposals.

Governance & Audits

• Manage internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Uphold sound accounting practices, corporate governance and relevant site quality and compliance requirements.

People Leadership

• Recruit, develop and lead a capable finance team, with clear goals and regular performance feedback.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and consistent delivery.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• At least 10 years' Accounting or Financial Management experience (of which a minimum of 5 years at a Management level) gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing / Plant environment. 

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed relevant qualification in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or Similar
• Professional certifications in the relevant area will be an advantage 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:  

• Experience in COSTING, BILL OF MATERIALS and administration, financial management and accounting in a manufacturing / factory environment
• Excellent understanding of standard costing principles
• Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and an integrated accounting system
• SAP experience
• Project management experience.
• A good understanding of the ABC costing methodology
• It is expected that the incumbent will have an affinity for factory operational issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across functions

Closing Date 30 September 2026