Finance Manager

SYDSEN RECRUIT-GLOBAL; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in George seeks a Financial Manager to oversee all financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This strategic role combines high-level finance strategy with daily operations, supporting the company’s ambitious growth goals while ensuring compliance and financial health.

Benefits

Exceptional work-life balance

Supportive growth environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Postgraduate qualification and completed articles advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and tax regulations.
• Proficient in financial modeling and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Oversee daily accounting tasks and ensure financial stability.
• Track investor funding and manage reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Our client based in George, Western Cape is looking for the Financial Manager will oversee all financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, fundraising, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic startup environment, balancing both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations.

As a small company with ambitious growth plans, our client expects this role to expand over time. The Financial Manager will initially work with a part-time, remote bookkeeper, who will report to them. Beyond financial oversight, the Financial Manager will play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial future, ensuring strong financial health, and supporting scalable growth and expansion strategies. They will also ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient and accurate daily financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, maintain and improve policies, controls and processes that align with best practice and goals.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets
• Support the CEO in securing funding and maintaining positive investor relationships.
• Oversee and actively participate in daily accounting tasks, including managing debtors, creditors, inventory, assets, project expenses, reconciliations, and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions while maintaining financial controls.
• Cash flow management ensuring financial stability.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and business development teams to align financial plans with company objectives.
• Tracking the use of investor’s funding and reporting to shareholders and funders.
• Manage financial reporting, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow projections.
• Handle procurement and capital expenditure planning to optimize costs.
• Assist in pricing strategies and product profitability analysis
• Analyze production and operational costs and implement cost-control measures and efficiency improvements in operations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Articles completion will be advantageous but qualification as a CA is not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and tax regulations.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in accounting software. ERP experience advantageous
• Business acumen, strong analytical skills and strategic thinking

Soft Skills:

• High EQ, strong communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and proactive problem-solver.
• Team player, committed to collaboration for optimal solutions.

Why You Should Join The Team:

• Be part of a fast-growing company tackling a global challenge in forestry.
• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment that values growth and development.
• Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance in George.