Role: Finance Manager | Location: Johannesburg | Employment type: Contract with a possibility of going perm, Hybrid
Are you ready to take the reins of financial health for a dynamic division within a leading organization? We are seeking a skilled and strategic Financial Manager to provide vital accounting support, drive financial planning, and deliver insights that shape critical business decisions.
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and make a tangible impact on both short-term goals and long-term strategies.
What You Will Do
As the Financial Manager, you will:
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate on annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and identifying opportunities for optimization. Prepare monthly forecasts to support strategic planning.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce and analyze management accounts, providing actionable variance analyses to guide decision-making. Develop financial reports that inform strategy and enhance business performance.
- Cost Management: Review and optimize departmental costs, presenting cost-saving initiatives and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business unit leads and senior executives, offering financial guidance to drive operational excellence.
- Cashflow Management: Oversee billing cycles, payments, and debt collection, ensuring optimal working capital and reduced debtor days.
- Compliance & Governance: Manage reconciliations, ensure legislative compliance, and lead efforts to maintain robust internal controls.
- Audit Support: Act as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, ensuring smooth processes and timely data delivery.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor your team by identifying growth opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous development.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic individual who brings::
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
- Professional certifications (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA) are advantageous.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant accounting and management experience.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage and optimize financial workflows.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Business acumen with a commercial mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to implement actionable plans.
- Team leadership and collaboration.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
Why Join Us?
- Growth Opportunities: Be a part of a team that values innovation and professional development.
- Impact: Play a key role in driving financial strategies that influence organizational success.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate and dedicated professionals in a supportive and inclusive culture.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step in shaping the future of financial leadership.
