Business Systems Manager - Country Service

GEA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider in Johannesburg seeks a Finance Manager to maintain financial integrity and improve ERP processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years in finance roles, with strong experience in systems leadership and service finance. This role offers an opportunity to influence change across the organization and contributes to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems, admin, or service finance roles.
• ERP / FSM system leadership experience.
• Strong WIP, costing, and month-end experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure live, clean WIP and month-end financial integrity.
• Maintain ERP / FSM data accuracy for performance tracking.
• Lead digital and structural optimization projects for the Service Division.

Skills

Financial integrity maintenance

ERP data accuracy

Cost control

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Systems, or Project Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Ensure live, clean WIP and month-end financial integrity affecting divisional performance.
• Maintain ERP / FSM data accuracy used for performance and margin tracking.
• Maintain FSE labour costs and charge-out rates timely, on an annual basis.
• Participate in all Country Service EXCO & MANCO meetings, as well as regional and global meetings requiring reporting/input.
• Implement & manage roll-out of new processes as defined or mandated.
• Design and implement system/process improvements across FSM, ERP, reporting, and SOPs.
• Lead digital and structural optimization projects for the Service Division.
• Monitor P & L and recommend operational improvements.
• Assist with CRM data maintenance and participate in CRM / ERP & FSM development initiatives.
• Manage all service-related financial processes (WIP, job costing, provisions, cost control).
• Ensure accurate month-end closure, clear reporting, and transparent margins.
• Lead ERP / FSM improvements, system development, and standardization across regions.
• Drive clean WIP by enforcing monthly reviews, dashboards, and team discipline.
• Support FSM rollout, HSE compliance, training, and marketing events.
• Coach and develop admin and finance teams for high performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proactively visit Service Branch Offices, including East Africa (Kenya & Tanzania) and Angola, to ensure process compliance.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Systems, or Project Management.
• 5+ years in systems, admin, or service finance roles.
• ERP / FSM system leadership experience.
• Strong WIP, costing, and month-end experience.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.