Finance Manager

Meondoholdings.co.za; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Durban is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic goals. This role requires a finance-related degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead finance teams, focus on financial reporting, and implement effective risk management strategies. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and alternate Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Strong proficiency in financial management including accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Lead and mentor finance teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Partner with senior management to execute financial strategies.
• Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place.
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Conduct pricing reviews for competitive strategies.
• Perform internal valuations for strategic decision-making.
• Analyse financial data for trends and improvements.
• Develop risk management strategies to safeguard assets.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am-7pm, alternate Saturday 7am-12pm.

Skills

High level of numeracy

Effective business acumen

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Finance related degree, CA(SA), CGMA, CFA Qualified

Job description

Overview

FINANCE MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team. This role is critical in overseeing our finance, Kronos and Property functions. As a key player in our leadership team, you'll ensure our financial health, support our strategic goals, and contribute to our overall business success. This position offers a clear pathway to senior leadership within the company or group.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor teams across finance, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with our business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support business activities and promote organisational effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate financial insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Pricing Reviews: Conduct regular pricing reviews to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
• Internal Valuations: Perform internal valuations of the group to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the companys assets and financial stability.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am 7pm, and alternate Saturday 7am 12pm.
• Salary: Market related.

Skills and Competencies

• A high level of numeracy.
• Effective business acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership skills and organisational skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Finance related degree, CA(SA), CGMA, CFA Qualified
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial management, including accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Execution Focus: Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• People Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for team leadership and stakeholder management.