Finance Manager

Dante Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm based in Johannesburg seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial strategy and operations. The role requires a CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or similar qualification, with at least 5 years of experience in finance leadership within the FMCG or manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates must possess strong SAP skills and a background in digital finance transformation. This position offers an opportunity to mentor a finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-article finance experience.
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or an international environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to support business strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Drive profitability and cost control initiatives.
• Manage working capital and treasury activities.
• Ensure statutory compliance and audit oversight.
• Lead SAP management and digitization initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Mentor and develop finance team.
• Manage key stakeholders including auditors and banks.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Business partnering

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Digital finance transformation

Data analytics

Fluent in English

Education

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

Tools

SAP (FI, SD, Administration modules)

Job description

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