Finance Manager – Durban

Affirmative Portfolios; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent chemical company in Durban seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee and manage all financial functions. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom or equivalent and have 5-10 years of accounting experience along with at least 2 years in management. Key responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, and providing commercial support to the executive team. Strong communication skills and advanced computer literacy are essential for this role. The position is permanent and on-site.

Benefits

Market related salary with benefits

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of accounting experience essential.
• 2+ years of management experience, with exposure to commercial and strategic management preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full financial function of the business.
• Drive day-to-day financial outputs, financial analysis, reporting, and budget monitoring.
• Provide commercial and strategic support for the executive team.

Skills

Coaching and developing teams

Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

BCom / BA Accounting with CTA / PGDA or Equivalent

CA / CIMA

Job description

Finance Manager – Durban

Finance / Accounting

Durban – KwaZulu Natal

Financial Manager – Durban KZN

Permanent Placement – On-site

Salary : Market Related with benefits

Prominent Chemical company seeks a professional executive, to oversee and manage the full financial function of the business and to drive day-to-day financial outputs , financial analysis, reporting, monitoring of budgets, profitability and cost controls, pricing, statutory tax functions; as well as playing a pivotal role in design, implementation and managing of the business strategy.

Education and Experience Required

Appropriate Tertiary Qualification

BCom / BA Accounting with CTA / PGDA or Equivalent.

CA / CIMA – would be an advantage.

5 – 10 years of accounting experience (essential).

2 plus years management experience (essential) with exposure to commercial and strategic management would be an advantage.

Additional Requirements

Experience in coaching and developing teams.

Experience in working with manufacturing environment, with the ability to establish relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to interact with confidence at all levels in the organisation.

Well developed communication skills.

Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).

Understanding of IT and IT related aspects with the aim to optimise administration / finance processes and resources.

Proven track record in leadership roles.

Effective, goal directed management of subordinates and staff.

Interpretation and analysis of business information, statistics, trends and ability to provide suggestions and solutions for discussion with the executive team.

Commercial and strategic support for the executive team.

Should you be interested in applying for this position, and you meet the minimum requirements, then we invite you to APPLY below.

Note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.