Senior Finance Manager

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa a Popular Bunch Full time

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead our finance department and drive financial excellence across the business. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a dynamic finance team, and ensuring robust financial controls are in place to support our ambitious growth trajectory.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the Below-the-Line (BTL) marketing or experiential agency environment and a strong working knowledge of Chase expense management software.

Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the CEO and key stakeholders.

Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies.

Manage supplier payments, reconciliations, and vendor relationships.

Oversee payroll processing, BA wages, and staff expense claims.

Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function.

Support project profitability analysis and job costing accuracy.

Typical activities:

Review and approve expense submissions and POs within the Chase system.

Reconcile accounts and ensure alignment between Chase and Xero.

Prepare and present monthly financial reports and analysis.

Coordinate with project managers on cost estimates and budget tracking.

Manage weekly BA wage processing and payment approvals.

Ensure compliance with B-BBEE, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and financial partners.

Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a business-related field.

Minimum of 5 years of finance management experience.

Experience working in the BTL/Experiential marketing or agency environment is essential.

Proficiency in Chase expense management software is essential.

Working knowledge of Xero accounting software (advantageous).

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Only candidates residing in the Johannesburg area will be considered.

At a Popular Bunch, we are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and welcome all community members to apply for openings with us.

  1. Please do not apply for this job if you do not have the relevant experience.

  2. If you do not hear from us within seven days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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