Strategic Financial Expert

1 month ago


East Rand, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Financial Expert to join our client's finance team at Network Recruitment. This exciting opportunity is for a Management Accountant who will play a key role in shaping strategic financial decisions and contributing to the company's growth.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing forecasts, and providing strategic insights to support business objectives. As a Strategic Financial Expert, you will oversee budgeting processes, ensuring they align with organizational goals, and conduct variance analysis to present actionable insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare detailed financial statements, reports, and forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Budgeting Oversight: Oversee budgeting processes, ensuring they align with organizational goals.
  • Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
  • Financial Close Activities: Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
  • Collaboration and Advice: Collaborate with various teams to provide financial advice on key projects.
  • Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency initiatives.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

  • CIMA Qualification: Hold a CIMA qualification (essential).
  • Management Accounting Experience: Have minimum 5 years of experience in a management accounting role, preferably in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
  • Technical Expertise: Possess expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems such as Syspro and ODBC.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Communication Skills: Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Organizational Skills: Be highly organized and adept at managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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