Finance Manager

Salix Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified group, driving performance, reporting, planning and governance.

This senior role offers exposure to multiple business units, executive decision-making and the opportunity to shape financial strategy, cash flow management and risk controls within a growing industrial portfolio.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• BCom Accounting degree is required.
• BCom Honours/CTA required or CA(SA) eligible.
• 5–12 years finance experience with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation.
• Drive budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Analyse performance and translate variances into recommendations.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital.
• Oversee treasury, financing structures and inter‑company funding.
• Identify and manage financial risks including currency and interest exposure.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and governance.
• Manage internal and external audits and maintain controls.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Provide financial insights to Executive Management for strategic decisions.
• Lead finance projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

IFRS/GAAP

Audit

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Matric

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified group, driving financial performance, reporting, planning, governance and commercial decision-making.

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can go beyond reporting and play a meaningful role in business strategy, financial performance and decision-making?

Join an established and growing industrial group with over four decades of market experience, a strong national footprint and a diverse portfolio spanning equipment, rental, finance and industrial solutions. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a business that values innovation, empowerment and long-term growth, with exposure to multiple business units and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at Executive level.

The role offers the chance to lead a finance team, shape financial strategy, work across a diversified group and contribute directly to sustainable business growth - making it an excellent move for a commercially minded Finance Manager looking to broaden their influence and career trajectory.

If you’re a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with strategic business partnering, this could be your next move.

Duties

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation.
• Drive the budgeting and rolling forecasting process.
• Analyse financial performance and translate variances into actionable recommendations.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital.
• Oversee treasury, financing structures and inter-company funding.
• Identify and manage key financial risks, including currency, interest rate and credit exposure.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, governance and statutory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain robust internal controls.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Provide financial insight and guidance to Executive Management and support strategic business decisions.
• Lead financial projects, investigations and process improvements.

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA)

Experience

• 5–12 years’ finance experience, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong experience across financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Proven experience managing finance teams and engaging with executive/board-level stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, internal controls and audit processes.
• Experience within a diversified industrial, equipment supply or manufacturing group would be advantageous.
• Exposure to group treasury, financing and inter-company accounting structures.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP consolidation or reporting automation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Financial Governance & Compliance
• Commercial & Business Acumen
• Leadership & Team Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.