Finance Manager

University Of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Durban is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and strategic planning. This leadership role requires a finance-related degree, with at least 5 years of experience in a finance role. Candidates should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. The position offers a pathway to senior leadership within the institution and involves collaborating with various departments to support business activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead and mentor finance teams.
• Develop and execute financial strategies with senior management.
• Ensure robust financial controls and processes.
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Conduct pricing reviews for competitive strategies.
• Perform internal valuations.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop risk management strategies.

Skills

Numeracy

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Finance related degree

CA(SA)

CGMA

CFA Qualified

Job description

Finance Manager

Posted 11 days ago

Finese 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.

Job Purpose / Tasks

• 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 company’s 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.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• 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.