Finance Manager

Network Finance; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance's Durban-based healthcare organization is seeking a Financial Manager to own the finance function and partner with leadership to drive operational excellence.

The role requires a CA(SA) or CIMA, 5+ years in financial management, strong analysis and reporting, and experience implementing process improvements. SAP experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Manage the general ledger, trial balance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, debtors, and capital expenditure.
• Conduct investment evaluations and financial modelling.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships across the business while providing strategic financial support.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

A well-established and respected healthcare organization based in Durban is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function and partner with leadership in driving operational excellence. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving financial performance through strategic insight and strong governance. The advert is based on the responsibilities and requirements contained in the attached job specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Manage the general ledger, trial balance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, debtors, and capital expenditure.
• Conduct investment evaluations and financial modelling.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships across the business while providing strategic financial support.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualifications is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Financial Management role.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Proven experience implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.