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Division
Snackworks
Business Unit
Snackworks Isando Biscuits
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Food Production
Job functional area
Finance
Job Description
Build your career behind biscuits South Africans know and love.
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
From production and engineering to quality, planning, maintenance and supply chain, you’ll work alongside specialist teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment where your contribution matters
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:
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
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
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 and 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
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
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)
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
Take the Next Step with NBL
Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers® magic!
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