Finance Manager : Operations And Projects

Network Finance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is looking for a Project Manager in Cape Town for a four-month contract role. You will align operational and ERP systems, lead system development projects related to stock management and asset creation, and work closely with various departments. Candidates should have a Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualification, with over seven years of experience in operational finance management and a strong understanding of best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA.
• 7+ years of proven operational finance management experience.
• Operational experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile jobs between operational and ERP systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive process enhancements.
• Establish KPIs to monitor compliance.

Skills

Operational finance management

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Integrity

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant or CIMA

Job description

Job Overview

A four month contract role. The Project Manager will be responsible for aligning the operational and ERP systems and to lead the system development and implementation projects related to stock management and fixed asset creation in line with company policies and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile jobs between the operational and ERP systems and resolve identified differences.
• Manufacturing build history audit and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis on differences identified and drive system and process enhancements with consultants and internal departments to prevent recurrence, creating robust systems, integrations and processes.
• Implement, standardise and document process flows and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and implement relevant KPIs to monitor compliance.
• Align the operational and ERP systems and lead the system development and implementation projects related to stock management and fixed asset creation in line with company policies and industry best practices.
• Report to Director to make sound business decisions.
• Ensure all project closure.
• Work with the operational, IT and finance team.
• Improve stock and asset control procedures.
• Ad hoc tasks of a strategic nature as required by the Executive Directors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA.
• 7+ years of proven operational finance management experience.
• Operational experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment.
• Proven ability to implement systems, process and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of operational Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to stock and fixed asset management.
• Implementing best practice policies.
• Strong project management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively multitask.
• Strategic thinking.
• Integrity.
• Can work with diverse people.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.