Finance Manager : General Administration & Control

Tiger Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African food producer is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial analysis and oversee cost initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS knowledge and analytical skills, with 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role is located in Gauteng, specifically in Pretoria, Johannesburg, or Midrand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a finance-related role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 2.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and distribution of financial analysis.
• Oversee G&A cost initiatives aimed at lowering costs.
• Support monthly consolidation of group management accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in data integration and accuracy.

Skills

Technical competence

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle EPM

Hyperion Planning

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager : General Administration & Control

You will lead the preparation and distribution of timely and insightful financial analysis.

This information will be used to determine the progress against the strategic plan, budgets, and forecast.

You will lead all G&A processes for in-year performance management and long-range planning, using your knowledge and influence to ensure that the leadership team appropriately prioritizes resources (including strategic investments) and drives sustainable productivity.

You will oversee all cost initiatives aimed at sustainably lowering our cost profile.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and assist in the preparation of financials for the group.
2. Assist in the completion and review of monthly board packs.
3. Support monthly consolidation of group management accounts, intercompany eliminations, and group reporting oversight.
4. Support operational excellence through the Oracle EPM platform, integrated planning calendars, and standardized templates.
5. Serve as a key business partner and subject matter expert for Oracle EPM users across G&A functions.
6. Design and maintain G&A-specific planning templates, reports, and input schedules within Oracle EPM.
7. Drive continuous improvement in data integration, workflow automation, and the accuracy of G&A planning and reporting.
8. Own the group planning calendar for all G&A processes, ensuring timely inputs, alignment with group cycles, and cross-departmental coordination.
9. Develop, standardize, and maintain G&A planning and reporting templates across business units and shared services.
10. Provide support in accounting, disclosure, and financial modeling related to IFRS 2 (Share-based Payments).
11. Partner with group shared services to ensure timely and accurate inputs and disclosures for share-based payment expenses.
12. Ensure G&A cost treatment aligns with applicable IFRS standards and group policies.
13. Assist with quarterly and annual group financial consolidations.
14. Communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
15. Assist with regulatory and compliance tasks.
16. Support technical accounting queries on an ad hoc basis.
17. Implement, modify, document, and coordinate accounting systems and control procedures.
18. Handle ad hoc requests from various FDs and FMs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Technical competence with strong analytical and process optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and deliver under tight deadlines.
• High integrity with a strong grasp of financial governance and controls.
• Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM / Hyperion Planning.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 2.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience.

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Insightfulness of financial analysis.
• Accuracy of reporting.
• Efficiency in month-end close processes.
• Adherence to deadlines.

Location: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Midrand, or surrounding areas in Gauteng, South Africa.