Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
To lead and manage the organisation’s financial operations, ensuring the delivery of sound financial planning, compliance, financial risk management, and strategic insights to achieve organisational objectives.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field.
• Registered with a Professional Certification body: CPA, CA or CIMA

• At least 7-10 years of experience in financial management, with a proven track record of leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with South African financial regulations and tax laws.

• Strategic thinking and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and Reporting skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel functionality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Prepare long-term financial forecasts and scenario planning.
• Monitor financial trends and provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Manage the organisations overall financial risk appetite.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, periodic financial forecasts and reporting.
• Analyse variances between actual and budgeted figures, providing explanations and corrective actions.

• Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow and credit (debt exposure) management.
• Manage working capital to optimise liquidity.
• Manage Rebates from vendors.

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards (e.g., tax laws, financial reporting standards).
• Identify financial risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Manage working capital to optimise liquidity.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports for the Managing Director and other Meetings.
• Track key metrics, such as project timelines, service quality, and resource utilisation.
• Provide insights on operational trends and areas for improvement.

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure financial policies and practices are effectively implemented.

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure financial policies and practices are effectively implemented.