Finance Manager

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical & retirement

PD & exec training

Sandton location

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This senior role drives financial strategy and performance across the organization.

You will manage a finance team, ensure compliance, and provide insights to executive leadership to shape strategic decisions. A strong CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA background is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Manager or in a similar senior financial role.
• Strong FP&A knowledge, accounting principles, and tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in financial management software and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering high performance.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Skills

FP&A

Accounting principles

Tax regulations

Leadership

MS Excel

Analytical skills

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Education

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

Financial management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and analytical Finance Manager to lead their financial operations in Sandton . This senior role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial planning, management, and reporting. You will be instrumental in developing financial strategies, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing critical insights to support executive decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take on a leadership position, contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization, and manage a dedicated finance team in a prestigious business hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, optimize working capital, and ensure financial compliance with regulations.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar senior financial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting principles, and tax regulations .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in financial management software and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and executive training.
• Prime location in Sandton with excellent office facilities.
• A key leadership role with significant financial oversight and strategic impact.