Strategic Financial Manager
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Strategic Financial Manager
As a key member of the University of the Free State's leadership team, the Strategic Financial Manager will play a pivotal role in driving institutional excellence and strategic alignment across the university. The incumbent will leverage extensive experience in strategic planning, risk management, and compliance to establish robust internal controls that mitigate financial risks and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create strategic frameworks for financial reporting and performance measurement tailored to each research chair, ensuring consistency and accuracy while driving continuous process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and support informed decision-making.
- Develop and implement financial strategies for the Business Unit, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget, including forecasting, cost analysis, and resource allocation to support research activities, while evaluating funding models to optimise third-stream income generation.
- Oversee audits and manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial practices while safeguarding institutional interests.
- Act as a strategic liaison among research chairs, faculty leadership, and external funding bodies, facilitating clear and transparent communication to align goals, optimise collaboration, and enhance the institution's funding opportunities and research impact.
Requirements:
- A Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial management within the higher education environment.
- Demonstrated experience in research funding models, grant management, and third-stream income generation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a strong ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing research priorities.
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