Financial Admin Manager: Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Finance Administration Manager in Sandton, Gauteng, to lead a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and strategic alignment. The ideal candidate must possess an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial role. This role will involve overseeing financial processes and stakeholder engagement while driving continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including 2-3 years in a managerial role within a Procure-to-Pay environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance against SLAs and legislation.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Risk & Compliance Management

Business Process Optimization

Project Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

ERP Systems

Education

Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Administration Manager to lead a high-performing team and oversee financial systems, processes, and stakeholder relationships. This role is critical in mitigating financial and reputational risk while driving operational excellence and supporting strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Monitor performance against SLAs and legislation.
• Forecast and manage expenses, systems, and staff utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and business continuity plans.
• Address audit issues and underperformance proactively.

Strategic Alignment

• Translate strategic goals into operational plans.
• Align business activities with divisional objectives.
• Drive innovation and process efficiency.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide data-driven feedback and reporting.
• Conduct workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Motivate and manage team performance through regular feedback and development.

Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions for process improvements.
• Stay updated in field and promote staff development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial role within a Procure-to-Pay environment.

Technical Skills

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Business Process Optimization
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Leadership & Management Skills

• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Workforce Planning
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Staff Development & Coaching

Soft Skills

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Client Service Orientation
• Conflict Resolution
• Adaptability & Resilience