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GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

CA SupportRobertson, Western Cape, South Africa
17 days ago
Job description

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

Robertson

A well-established and trusted name in the building materials and home improvement industry is seeking an experienced Group Financial manager to join their Finance team. If you value a stable working environment with genuine people-focused values, this opportunity will be the perfect fit for you.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Financial Manager is responsible for leading and strengthening the financial management function by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective budgeting and forecasting, robust internal controls, and well-structured systems and procedures.

With a strong existing accounting team in place, the Financial Manager’s focus will be on management, oversight, analysis, systems, and strategy. The incumbent will work closely with the Directors to professionalise financial operations, improve management information, and support the business through its next phase of growth.

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Establish strong financial governance, controls, and management information systems.
  • Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making.
  • Lead and mentor the finance department and develop its people.
  • Support the implementation and optimisation of IQ Retail across all branches.
  • Build a structured financial framework to enable sustainable business growth.
  • Provide strategic financial input and advice to management and directors.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Financial Leadership & Strategy to a group of companies
  • Financial Reporting and Documentation
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Systems & Internal Controls
  • Debtors & Creditors Management
  • Stock Control & Costing
  • Compliance, Taxation & Audit
  • Risk & Insurance
  • Team Leadership and Collaborations

    • REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA) is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years’ relevant financial management experience
  • Exposure to multi-entity / retail / distribution environments advantageous
  • Strong experience managing finance teams and implementing systems
  • Demonstrable expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Advanced Excel and system reporting proficiency

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

    Knowledge

  • IFRS for SME’s, Companies Act, Tax and VAT legislation
  • Financial management across multi-branch or retail operations
  • Advanced understanding of ERP financial systems

    • Skills

  • Strategic financial planning and business partnering
  • Leadership and people development
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability

    • Competencies

  • Commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Integrity, professionalism and accountability
  • Structured, organised and detail-oriented
  • Change leadership and adaptability

    • TO APPLY

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    • We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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