Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing)

Our client is an established manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced CFO to drive financial strategy, business performance and operational efficiency. Partnering with the CEO, Board and senior management, the successful candidate will oversee financial governance, cost optimisation, capital allocation and sustainable growth, bridging financial strategy with manufacturing operations to support business objectives.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Board of Directors


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop financial strategies, budgets, forecasts and business plans to drive growth, profitability and business performance.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board and senior management, supporting business expansion, investment decisions and long-term planning.
• Oversee manufacturing costs, product costing, variance analysis, pricing, margins and operational efficiency across production and supply chain functions.
• Monitor plant performance, capacity utilisation, production yield, wastage, inventory and working capital to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate CAPEX, equipment purchases, plant upgrades, automation and expansion projects to optimise investment returns.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, treasury, financing arrangements, foreign exchange exposure and overall financial risk.
• Oversee financial reporting, taxation, audits, statutory compliance, internal controls, corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain and commercial teams to improve operational performance and financial outcomes.
• Establish financial KPIs, management reports and dashboards to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Drive finance transformation through ERP enhancements, automation, digitalisation and data analytics.
• Lead and develop the finance team, strengthening capabilities, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with a recognised professional accounting qualification (MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in the manufacturing industry, with strong knowledge of product costing, manufacturing costs, inventory management and plant performance.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, CAPEX evaluation and working capital management.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, internal controls, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in finance transformation, ERP systems, process improvement and reporting automation would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board and senior management.