Finance Manager

Sharon Nurock Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Financial Manager who can drive business growth through strategic initiatives. This role requires expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and systems like ZAP BI. With a focus on collaboration with leadership, the ideal candidate will implement financial strategies and improve reporting efficiency. Join this impactful position and make a difference in financial processes.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, focusing on financial strategy execution.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong communication skills to partner effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Lead preparation of monthly management accounts and financial packs.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting and efficiency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting and forecasting

Strong communication

Data-driven solutions

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Syspro)

ZAP BI

Job description

Our client is seeking a Financial Manager with a strong entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on driving change and supporting business growth. In this role, you'll work closely with senior leadership, bringing fresh ideas and strategic insights, while also leading key projects, including the implementation of ZAP BI for automating management packs. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on both financial processes and business performance.

What you’ll do:

Budgets, Forecasts & Financial Models:

• Develop and manage the annual budgets and forecasts for the group, working closely with leadership to ensure financial goals are met.
• Create financial models to support scenario planning and business strategies, providing insights to drive informed decision-making.

Month-End & Management Accounts:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial packs, delivering variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Perform in-depth reviews to ensure accurate reporting and provide recommendations for cost savings and profit maximisation.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, ensuring all processes are efficient and effective.

Stock & Asset Management:

• Ensure accurate stock provisions and addressing any discrepancies.
• Ensure fixed asset management is up to date, including asset depreciation and movement.

Systems & IT Projects:

• Lead the ZAP BI project to automate management packs and streamline financial reporting, improving efficiency.
• Oversee Finance IT projects and ensure financial systems are optimised for maximum impact.

Supportive Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the Financial Director to execute strategies, and bring fresh ideas to the table for financial growth and efficiency.
• Provide valuable insights to senior leadership to guide key decisions, while maintaining a supportive and actionable financial partnership.
• Lead by example, driving the implementation of strategies with a focus on business growth and sustainable change.

What we need from you:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, with a strong focus on financial strategy execution and business partnership.
• An entrepreneurial mindset that’s focused on delivering results and shaping financial processes.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Syspro is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with data-driven solutions like ZAP BI and a solid understanding of IT systems for finance reporting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively partner with leadership and drive strategic decisions.
• A results-driven approach with the ability to implement financial strategies that fuel business success.

Why You’ll Thrive in This Role:

• Be part of a supportive leadership structure, where your ideas can thrive and create real change.
• Strategic impact: partner with the FD to implement financial solutions that drive business performance.
• Work on high-impact projects like ZAP BI automation, improving reporting and operational efficiency.
• Professional growth in a dynamic environment that rewards initiative and impactful results.

If you're ready to shape the financial strategy, implement ideas, and drive growth, this is the role for you. Apply now and make a lasting difference!