Finance Manager CA(SA) | Healthcare & Distribution

Network Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with 5+ years post-articles experience to lead the finance function in a fast-paced SA environment, focusing on healthcare and distribution operations in Gauteng.

You will drive monthly reporting, IFRS compliance (IFRS 15/16), budgeting and forecasting, and robust financial analysis while partnering with commercial teams to optimise profitability. This executive role offers strategic impact and career progression in a dynamic, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with 5+ years post-articles experience.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical distribution, FMCG, logistics or distribution advantageous.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to apply IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
• Proven experience managing a finance team and driving reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function and month-end reporting process.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Manage the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Drive accurate and timely reporting across multiple business units.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 revenue recognition requirements and IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; develop financial models.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability.
• Mentor the finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

IFRS 15

IFRS 16

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system experience

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification
• Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience
• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical distribution, FMCG, logistics, or distribution environments advantageous
• Strong understanding and practical application of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and IFRS 16 (Leases)
• Proven experience managing a finance team
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• ERP system experience advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering abilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the full finance function and month-end reporting process
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies
• Manage the preparation of annual financial statements
• Drive accurate and timely reporting across multiple business units

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 revenue recognition requirements
• Manage lease accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS 16
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance matters
• Continuously strengthen financial controls and governance processes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor business performance against budgets and strategic objectives
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and recommendations
• Support long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Develop financial models to support decision-making

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability
• Monitor margins, pricing strategies, and operational performance
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements
• Support investment decisions through financial analysis and business cases
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Drive process enhancement initiatives and system optimisation
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Technically strong with excellent IFRS knowledge
• Commercially minded and strategically focused
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
• Comfortable balancing operational finance with strategic leadership responsibilities

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership exposure within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to influence strategic and commercial decisions
• Broad exposure across healthcare and distribution operations
• Strong career progression prospects
• Dynamic and high-performance environment
• Competitive executive-level remuneration package

This opportunity is ideal for a CA(SA) with 5+ years post-articles experience looking to step into a visible leadership role where they can combine technical accounting excellence with commercial finance and business partnering.