Financial Manager

Financial Manager  Appointment: Full-time position Locations: Sunderland Ridge, Centurion Salary: R50 000 CTC per monthBenefits: NoneQualifications: Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting | Financial, Job Description: A well established multinational, company in the food and flavor industry is recruiting a Finance Manager who will be responsible for  the financial health of the organization. This strategic and hands-on role involves managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis, and providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team to support business decision-making and achieve long-term financial goals. Will report to CEO and CFO.    Key Responsibilities: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas). Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations. Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting. Monitor performance against the budget, investigate variances, and provide in-depth analysis. Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment evaluations, pricing strategies, and business development opportunities (e.g., M&A). Cost Management: Conduct ongoing reviews and evaluations to identify and implement cost-reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities across all departments.   Financial Reporting & Compliance Reporting: Prepare and present timely and accurate internal management reports, including financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), performance metrics, and key variance analyses for management and stakeholders. Audit Management: Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial practices are in compliance with statutory legislation, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and internal financial policies.   Cash Flow & Risk Management Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company's daily cash flow, optimize working capital, and prepare cash flow forecasts to prevent shortages and maximize returns on short-term investments. Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess potential financial risks (market, credit, operational) and develop strategies and controls to mitigate them.   Preferred Skills: - Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) If you qualify, please submit your application directly to our CV database.   EASTERN PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS CC (SINCE 1990)Register CV on our database: https://tinyurl.com/Eastern-PersonnelWebsite: https://easternpersonnel.co.za/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/easternpersonnelIMPORTANT NOTICE: ­By applying for this position and providing Eastern Personnel Consultants CC with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the clause, please do not apply.