Operational Finance Manager

Hire ResolveJohannesburg, ZA

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Job title : Operational Finance Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 21, 2025

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Are you a highly experienced, hands-on Operational Finance Manager ready to drive financial performance for a fast-growing, innovative group in the automotive and insurance support sector?
Our client, a leader in the industry, is seeking a meticulous finance professional with a BCom Hons and completed articles to oversee the day-to-day financial operations. This crucial role is based fully in their Sandton office and demands high energy, adaptability, and the ability to manage Gross Profit (GP) analysis, compliance, and a finance team.
This is a high-impact position with strong potential for growth and significant performance-based bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting & Strategic Analysis

Operational Oversight : Oversee and manage all day-to-day financial operations.

Management Reporting : Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management reports and financial statements.

GP Management : Lead Gross Profit (GP) Analysis and management, acting as a key business partner for operational teams.

Planning & Control : Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and monthly flash results. Drive cost-saving initiatives and strategic financial decision-making.

Team Leadership & Compliance

Team Management : Supervise and mentor a finance team of 5-10 people to ensure high performance, development, and accurate delivery of outputs.

Compliance & Controls : Manage compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

Audit Support : Provide business support and documentation in respect of financial matters.

Payroll : Conduct Payroll review and analysis.

Treasury & Ledger Management

Cash Management : Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts; oversee Cashbook Management and daily banking.

Debtors & Creditors : Direct and supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.

Reconciliations : Manage debtors age analysis, invoice submissions, intercompany creditors, and lead the Payment and Reconciliation review of all 3rd Party Creditors.

Risk & Approvals : Manage and approve credit limits, credit notes, and manage annual rate reviews and increase implementation.

Minimum Requirements :

Qualification : BCom Hons with completed articles is the minimum requirement.

Experience : Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification financial management experience.

Non-Negotiable Expertise : Hands-on operational finance experience (specifically GP management and analysis) and experience managing a team of 5-10 people.

Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel. Experience with Power Query and Power BI is highly advantageous.

Attributes : Excellent leadership skills, strong analytical ability, highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable being operationally hands-on.

Logistics (Non-Negotiable) : Must have own reliable transport.

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