A leading Automotive Company is looking for a Financial Manager. The successful candidate will have a Financial BCom Degree and 5+ years experience in a Financial Manager Role preferably in the Motor Industry.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- All financial reporting, policies and procedures, while driving reporting excellence
- Provision of support to functional leaders with respect to financial reporting
- Development and continued integration of financial systems
- Project budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting
- Business analysis including monitoring
- Team leadership and training of local staff
- Key Responsibilities include: Management of the Finance & Administration Department
- a. Lead and manages the finance team ensuring all areas are functioning effectively (including taxation, cost management, accounting, payroll and reporting)
- b. Oversee administrative functions
- c. Oversee all vendor contracts including sourcing, negotiation and ensuring appropriate agreements, execution and service levels
- d. Ensure that all activities are done according to budget and forecasts
- e. Plan, organise and control the high level activities related to the department
- f. Develop and maintain progression and succession plans for the department as per company and HR guidelines; this includes the development, implementation and maintenance of a department skills matrix among other requirements
Cost
- a. Monitor operating budget performance and actively participates in the monthly review process
- b. Accountable for the preparation of the budget and on delivery (costs and time)
- c. Negotiate and manage third party service providers in order to reduce costs
Planning
- a. Plan work according to business requirements and guides all activities accordingly
- b. Manage the annual site planning and administrative process
People & Team Management
- a. Develop and encourage a team approach with shared objectives
- b. Review and communicate individual and team performances in daily, weekly, monthly team meetings
- c. Create and maintain strong relationship with all internal and external stakeholders
- d. Active involvement in employee development by mentoring, training and coaching employees of the departments to enhance overall team skills development
- e. Develop and monitor the progress of employee development and progress plans
- f. Ensure all key people program requirements are met including timely performance management reporting, core training and development programs, etc.
- g. Ensure the Finance and
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Advanced excel ability is vital non-negotiable;
- CIMA qualification would be beneficial;
- Minimum 5 - 8 years' relevant experience;
- Motor industry experience would be beneficial, however manufacturing and construction industry would be considered;
- Insurance background would be advantageous;
- Experience mentoring, coaching and building and leading teams with people at all level;
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing financial, cost and performance management reports;
- Experience developing and improving business processes;
- Strong communication skills in English;
- Must possess strong cultural sensitivity and be able to execute work successfully in a dynamic fast paced culture;
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills;
- Must be able to demonstrate the values of integrity, respect and collaboration and;
- Demonstrated commitment to ensuring a safe working environment.