Financial Manager

Ca Support; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Manager for its Supply Chain Equipment division. This senior role encompasses financial reporting, compliance, and strategic oversight across multi-entity operations, particularly in SADC countries. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional finance team, driving improvements in cash flow planning and ensuring compliance with tax laws. With a focus on governance and controls, you will play a crucial role in managing financial risks and opportunities. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong business acumen and a strategic mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is essential.
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling initiatives.
• Manage compliance with tax legislation and support audits.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Skills

Detail-Oriented

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA

Tools

Oracle Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Role Overview : The Financial Manager Supply Chain Equipment is responsible for financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and strategic financial oversight across the group's supply chain operations.

The role supports multi-entity, multi-currency environments (especially in SADC countries), ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational alignment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance
   Prepare and review financial reports for group entities in accordance with IFRS and applicable accounting frameworks.
   Ensure accurate and timely financial consolidation and reporting across international entities.
   Oversee intercompany transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure consistency with group financial policies.
   Manage compliance with tax legislation, assist in tax calculations, and support group-wide tax compliance initiatives.
   Stay current with updates in IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations, implementing necessary changes proactively.
   Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring timely availability of audit-related documentation.
2. Financial Planning & Analysis
   Deliver regular and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and analysis for senior leadership, board members, and other stakeholders.
   Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling initiatives, including scenario analysis and KPI tracking.
   Collaborate with business unit leaders to ensure integrity and relevance of financial data and reporting.
   Identify financial risks and opportunities, offering strategic recommendations.
3. Supply Chain Finance & Cost Management
   Lead costing processes for services and goods, including client-facing presentations.
   Manage inventory, purchasing, and costing using appropriate INCOTERMS.
   Provide financial oversight on goods importation, clearing, freight, and foreign exchange implications.
   Ensure accurate costing and valuation of inventory across supply chain activities.
   Drive improvements in cash flow planning, funding requirements, and working capital optimization.
4. Governance, Controls & Contracts
   Maintain financial governance in line with company policies and industry best practices.
   Review and validate the legal and financial integrity of supplier and customer contracts.
   Lead the implementation and adherence to group transfer pricing policies and update TP documentation annually.
   Ensure full compliance with procurement and insurance procedures.
5. Leadership & Team Management
   Lead and mentor a cross-functional finance team, including accounting, procurement, creditors, and debtors personnel.
   Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and performance excellence.
   Identify and drive automation, process improvements, and efficiency in systems and workflows.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Essential)
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in foreign operations (Essential)
• Extensive experience with IFRS, multi-entity financial consolidation, and reporting in a multi-currency environment
• Experience in group structures and corporate governance
• Strong understanding of South African tax law and compliance
• Prior experience in supply chain or pooling environments (Advantageous)
• Proficiency in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar systems (Advantageous)

Key Skills :

• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
• Proficient in financial modelling and operational forecasting
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and deadline-driven
• Solid understanding of foreign procurement, VAT, duties, FX, and logistics
• Experienced in group structures, intercompany loans, and funding
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to lead under pressure

Please note this is a very senior position with a salary on offer commensurate with the required level of experience.