Financial Manager

1 week ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa 2382c5d6-f483-4984-be62-3947cc9d456a Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Our client is seeking a Financial Manager who will not only lead the finance function but also play a key role in operational decision-making, capacity planning, and business growth.

Purpose of the Role

The Financial Manager will be responsible for the full financial management function — including reporting, cash flow, compliance, strategic financial planning, and team leadership. The role requires excellent reconciliation abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive efficiency and accuracy across all financial processes in a fast-paced, creative services environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Control

  • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Ensure strong balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, and intercompany accounts.
  • Maintain and review the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SME's
  • Manage and coordinate the external audit process.

2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Develop and maintain robust short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Strengthen working capital and liquidity management.
  • Implement effective cost management and treasury controls.

3. Strategic Financial Planning & Capacity Analysis

  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
  • Conduct capacity and resource utilisation analysis to support operational efficiency.
  • Provide actionable insights on margins, project profitability, and financial performance.
  • Support pricing, client profitability, and strategic planning.

4. Tax, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including SARS regulations.
  • Oversee VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and other statutory submissions.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, governance frameworks, and company policies.
  • Support B-BBEE reporting and company secretarial compliance.

5. Systems, Processes & Team Management

  • Manage and develop finance team members to ensure performance, accuracy, and accountability.
  • Drive process improvements and automation in financial operations.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial processing using Xero.
  • Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel for reporting, modelling, and reconciliations.
  • Collaborate closely with operational and account teams to align financial strategy with business objectives.

6. Problem-Solving & Business Partnering

  • Identify issues proactively and implement practical, structured solutions.
  • Resolve reconciliation discrepancies and system variances promptly.
  • Support non-financial managers with clear financial insights.
  • Contribute to strategic management decisions through financial leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (Honours advantageous).
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant finance experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role.
  • Proven track record of strong reconciliation and problem-solving.
  • Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
  • Experience in a services, agency, or professional environment advantageous.
  • Proficient in Xero and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional reconciliation and analytical ability.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business functions.
  • Capacity planning and operational awareness.

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