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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Sandi Crowther RecruitmentKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Johannesburg South, Gauteng. Competitive salary.

A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established national supplier to Retail chain stores. We\'re looking for a results-driven finance professional with a tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, solid experience in financial management, and a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Retail or Wholesale experience is preferred.

Position Info

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards
  • Manage audits and liaise with external auditors
  • Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights

Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Track performance against budget and conduct variance analysis
  • Recommend improvements and cost controls
  • Cash Flow and Risk Management

  • Oversee daily cash flow and liquidity planning
  • Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Manage investments, debt, and financing activities
  • Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Contribute to long-term financial strategies and planning
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth
  • Provide financial input for new projects and business ventures
  • Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
  • Foster continuous improvement and professional development
  • Set, track, and manage team KPIs
  • Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards
  • Stay up to date with industry changes and legislative updates
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with other departments to align financial and operational goals
  • Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support business decisions
  • Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, accounting, or related field
  • Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and Syspro
  • Deep expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial software
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Proven leadership and team management capabilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills
  • Ability to convey complex financial information clearly
  • Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
  • If you\'re ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply now!

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