Finance Manager

Macsteel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent steel manufacturer in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to manage financial processes, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of financial management experience, proficiency in financial forecasting, and strong communication skills. The role includes developing financial strategies and collaborating with leadership teams to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• 6 years total financial management experience.
• 3 years operational financial management experience.
• 3 years management-level financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Become a Finance business partner for leadership teams.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets.
• Provide commentary on monthly management accounts.
• Oversee accuracy of monthly management accounts.
• Conduct financial forecasting and monitor working capital.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced MS Excel

ERP financial systems

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Planning and decision-making

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

NQF Level 7 in Accounting

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Take ownership of key financial processes while contributing to strategic business decisions.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – Essential
• NQF Level 7 (bachelor's degree) in Accounting, Management Accounting, or equivalent – Essential
• Registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – Essential
• 6 years total financial management experience, including: 3 years operational financial management experience – Essential
• 3 years management-level financial management experience – Essential
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP financial systems proficiency
• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise
• Process costing and profitability analysis
• Governance, compliance, and risk management knowledge
• Asset and liability management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Organising, planning, and decision-making ability
• Change management capability
• Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-handling skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Code B driver's license
• Ability to travel between sites as required

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellence – exceed stakeholder expectations
• Teamwork – collaborate to achieve goals
• Empowerment – share knowledge and hold others accountable
• Authenticity – act with integrity and sincerity

Duties and Responsibilities

• Become a Finance business partner for the VRN and Special Steels leadership teams
• Translate organisational objectives as derived from the business plan into clear direction for the area of responsibility and implement effectively and efficiently ensuring appropriate tracking of remedial actions
• Develop, monitor, and manage operational, capital expenditure, and labour budgets in line with the business plan
• Review and provide business / commercial commentary on monthly management accounts to internal and external stakeholders reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual variances
• Oversee the accuracy of the monthly management accounts; and Consolidate the VRN and Special Steels forecasts explaining major deviations from the budget / previous forecast and the prior year
• Authorise payments and claims within approved budgets and policies, and address budget variances with corrective actions
• Implement and review costing and profitability analyses, and initiate remedial solutions as needed
• Conduct financial forecasting, monitor working capital, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations working with divisional leadership to ensure branch-level KPIs and targets are met
• Evaluate stock levels, debtors, and creditors to optimise profitability
• Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to meet business and organisational objectives
• Provide professional financial guidance and support to stakeholders