Finance Manager: Operational Governance & Expenditure Control

Adams & Adams; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Adams is seeking a Finance Manager: Operational Governance & Expenditure Control in Pretoria to lead the firm’s operational finance functions, focusing on expenditure control, vendor governance, creditor oversight, and bank/cash management. The role drives governance, risk management and process optimisation in collaboration with CFO and Partners.

As a people leader, you will develop the bank & cash and creditor teams, align capacity with firm objectives, and champion continuous

Qualifications

• 8–10 years progressive experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong operational finance and governance experience.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational functions.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Project and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational finance environment including expenditure control and vendor governance.
• Oversee creditor, bank and cash management and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk monitoring and controls.
• Drive process improvement, automation and efficiency.
• Develop and lead the operational creditor and bank & cash team.
• Collaborate with CFO, Partners and budget holders.

Skills

People Leadership

Governance & Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor Governance

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

BCom Accounting

CA(SA) / CIMA advantageous

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager: Operational Governance & Expenditure Control leads the firm's operational finance environment through effective expenditure control, vendor governance, creditor oversight, bank & cash oversight, operational compliance, insurance administration, risk monitoring and process improvement. The role maintains strong operational controls, promotes and drives process optimisation, cost management and ensures the effective delivery of operational finance services.

As a people leader, the Finance Manager leads and develops the operational creditor and bank & cash team, promoting collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence. The role aligns team capacity and priorities with firm-wide objectives and the evolving needs of the business.

By combining operational discipline with a strong governance and improvement focus, the Finance Manager supports the firm's efficiency, compliance, profitability and reputation in collaboration with the CFO, Finance leadership, Partners, budget holders and support functions.

Core Competencies:

• People Leadership
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Support
• Governance, Risk & Internal Control
• Regulatory & Compliance Management
• Reporting & Management Information
• Planning & Performance Management
• Functional Finance Management
• Procurement, Creditors & Vendor Governance
• Audit & Assurance
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Business Improvement & Projects
• Specialised Functional Responsibilities

Experience:

• 8-10 progressive experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Strong operational finance and governance experience
• Experience managing teams and operational functions
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management
• Project and process improvement experience

Qualifications:

BCom Accounting, Finance or equivalent degree

Professional qualification advantageous (CA(SA), CIMA, CGIMA, SAIPA or equivalent