Finance Manager

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Manager in Johannesburg to provide strategic financial leadership and support business growth. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial planning, and driving profitability initiatives. The ideal candidate must have a CA(SA) or similar qualification, at least 5 years of post-article finance experience, and strong SAP competence. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment where you can lead a finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-article finance experience.
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or international environment preferred.
• Proven experience in business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to support business strategy.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Drive profitability and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Digital finance transformation

Data analytics

SAP (FI, SD modules)

Fluent in English

Education

CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, ACA or similar qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Johannesburg CBDR90 000 CTC per month - R100 000 CTC per month Financial Manager

City Deep, Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a Financial Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering, driving growth, profitability and operational excellence.

Minimum requirements

• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, ACA or similar qualification (articles advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ post-article finance experience
• Proven experience in strategic finance leadership and business partnering
• Strong SAP experience (FI, SD, and Administration modules mandatory)
• Experience in digital finance transformation and data analytics
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or an international environment preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills
• Fluent in English

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to support business strategy and decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting
• Drive profitability, cost control, and margin improvement initiatives
• Manage working capital, cash flow, and treasury activities
• Ensure strong financial controls, statutory compliance, and audit oversight
• Lead SAP management and digital finance transformation initiatives
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and administration team
• Manage key stakeholders including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies

Consultant: Mari Daley - Dante Personnel East Rand