Finance Manager

CAnnection; Oos-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Finance Manager role in the Eastern Cape within the agriculture sector. The position is hands-on, empowering you to take ownership of the full finance function and provide commercial financial guidance to support growth.

Requirements include CA(SA)/AGA(SA)/SAIPA/CIMA, at least 7 years in finance and 5+ years in a leadership role, with strong accounting, budgeting, forecasting and team development skills. Relocation assistance is offered for nearby areas including St Francis Bay and Jeffreys Bay.

Formación

• Qualified CA(SA)/AGA(SA)/SAIPA/CIMA.
• Minimum 7 years' finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years' managerial/leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Managing the full finance function, including VAT, banking, cash flow, payroll, administration and audit processes.
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis and financial planning.
• Providing commercial and financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Conducting financial risk analysis and ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.
• Preparing high-level management and executive reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for improved cost management, efficiency and business performance.
• Supporting wider business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing, mentoring and developing the finance team.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Educación

CA(SA)/AGA(SA)/SAIPA/CIMA

Descripción del empleo

FINANCE MANAGER | EASTERN CAPE | AGRICULTURE

An exciting opportunity has just opened for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing business within the agricultural sector, based in the Eastern Cape.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and performance of the business.

Location: Eastern Cape

Relocation: Accommodation for you and your family will be provided in newly developed homes. They will also consider candidates based in St Francis Bay, Jeffreys Bay and surrounding areas who are comfortable commuting, with petrol/travel costs covered.

THE ROLE

The Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day finance function while providing meaningful commercial insight and financial guidance to the wide business.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the full finance function, including VAT, banking, cash flow, payroll, administration and audit processes
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis and financial planning
• Providing commercial and financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Conducting financial risk analysis and ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance
• Preparing high-level management and executive reporting
• Identifying opportunities for improved cost management, efficiency and business performance
• Supporting wider business growth and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing, mentoring and developing the finance team
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who combines strong technical finance capability with commercial awareness, leadership and a willingness to get involved in the detail.

• Qualified CA(SA)/AGA(SA)/SAIPA/CIMA
• Minimum 7 years' finance experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a managerial or leadership capacity
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Advantageous:

• Experience within the agricultural sector
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems

THE CULTURE

This is a close-knit and supportive team environment.

The business is fast-paced and the role will suit someone who is hardworking, proactive and comfortable taking ownership. They are looking for someone who is happy to be hands-on, get involved in the detail and take a practical approach to solving problems.

It’s an incredible opportunity for someone who enjoys being actively involved in the business and wants to make a meaningful contribution to its continued growth and success.