Financial Manager (Immediate)

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking a senior finance leader in Gauteng to partner with executive leadership, drive profitability, and shape strategic decisions. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning while mentoring cross-functional teams.

You will oversee monthly reporting, strengthen internal controls, and lead improvement initiatives across finance and operations in a fast-paced environment. Travel to branches may be required.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and professional accounting degree required.
• SAICA or SAIPA Articles completed or in progress.
• Proven experience as Financial Manager or senior finance leader.
• Strong management accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to influence decisions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Willingness to travel to branches when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management reporting process.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and prior-year results.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Review profitability, revenue, costs, and WIP ageing.
• Oversee monthly journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls while driving process improvements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with operational managers to review financial performance and operating expenses.
• Review payroll, stock controls, and project costing.
• Approve accounts payable costs and accounts receivable credit notes.
• Manage debtor performance and cash flow.
• Lead and mentor finance and operational accounting teams.
• Prepare for year-end reporting and audits.
• Support BBBEE audits and assist with HR-related financial matters.
• Conduct branch visits, operational audits, and provide financial support across the business.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel

ERP / accounting systems

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end reporting

Process improvements

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Accounting Honours

Matric (Grade 12)

SAICA or SAIPA Articles

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll become a trusted business partner, working alongside executive leadership to influence strategic decisions, improve profitability, and drive operational excellence across the business. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a stable, reputable business with an established footprint and exciting growth plans.
• Work directly with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy.
• Enjoy broad exposure across finance, operations, commercial performance, and business planning.
• Take ownership of improving financial processes, controls, and business efficiencies.
• Lead and mentor finance professionals while collaborating with operational teams across the business.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where finance is recognised as a strategic partner, not just a reporting function.
• Gain exposure to multiple branches and business units, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career progression.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an ambitious finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact, lead a high-performing team, and grow your career within a progressive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Lead the monthly management reporting process.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and prior-year results.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Review profitability, revenue, costs, and WIP ageing.
• Oversee monthly journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls while driving process improvements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with operational managers to review financial performance and operating expenses.
• Review payroll, stock controls, and project costing.
• Approve accounts payable costs and accounts receivable credit notes.
• Manage debtor performance and cash flow.
• Lead and mentor finance and operational accounting teams.
• Prepare for year-end reporting and audits.
• Support BBBEE audits and assist with HR-related financial matters.
• Conduct branch visits, operational audits, and provide financial support across the business.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Accounting Honours

Experience:

• SAICA or SAIPA Articles.
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager or in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong management accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Willingness to travel to branches when required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment.

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