Finance Manager

Network Contracting; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 4–6 month contract, based in South Africa. The role focuses on financial control, FP&A, and data-room preparation for a potential transaction, with involvement across modelling and reporting.

You will influence senior stakeholders and drive key finance initiatives in a lean team. You should be a qualified CA(SA) with about 10 years post-qualification experience, comfortable working independently in an SME, and capable of hands-on

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant – CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Approximately 10 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Hands-on SME experience with ownership of deliverables.
• Experience in Financial Control and FP&A.
• Exposure to private equity-backed environment is advantageous.
• Transaction-readiness experience is beneficial.
• Strong financial modelling and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Balance Sheet Forecasting Model for planning.
• Enhance Professional Services reporting for visibility into performance.
• Improve financial reporting for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support day-to-day financial control and FP&A activities.
• Take ownership of finance projects with limited supervision.
• Assist with data rooms and information for a future transaction.
• Provide hands-on support to CFO and Financial Controller as needed.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights for decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Financial modelling

Finance reporting

SME experience

Hands-on approach

Prioritisation

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Company and Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join their finance team on a 4–6 month contract.

This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working in an SME environment, taking ownership of projects and getting involved wherever needed. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders, supporting the team across Financial Control, FP&A, financial modelling and transaction readiness.

The role offers excellent exposure to a business preparing for a future transaction, including the opportunity to contribute to data-room preparation and transaction-related projects. Experience within a private equity-backed environment would be advantageous, particularly where you have had exposure to a transaction.

If you are looking for a role where you can operate independently, take ownership and make a tangible contribution within a lean finance team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Balance Sheet Forecasting Model to support financial planning and decision‑making.
• Develop and enhance Professional Services reporting, providing greater visibility into business performance.
• Develop and improve financial reporting for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the Finance Team with day‑to‑day financial control and FP&A activities.
• Take ownership of finance projects and deliverables with limited supervision.
• Support the preparation and organisation of data rooms and financial information in preparation for a future transaction.
• Provide additional hands‑on finance support to the CFO and Financial Controller as required.
• Analyse financial information and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Qualified Accountant – CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Approximately 10 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience working within SME environments, with the ability and willingness to be hands‑on.
• Broad finance experience covering both Financial Control and FP&A.
• Experience in a private equity-backed business would be advantageous.
• Exposure to a business transaction or transaction‑readiness process would be beneficial.
• Strong financial modelling and reporting experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of deliverables with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.

For more information contact:

Riah Mthimunye

Researcher – Finance & IT