Financial Manager – Manufacturing/Retail

Pronel Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Finance Manager located in Durban. The candidate will oversee financial operations, prepare management accounts, and lead a team in a collaborative environment. The ideal applicant has a strong finance background, is experienced in manufacturing or retail, and possesses excellent leadership skills. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their career in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing and/or retail finance.
• Proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and Exco reports.
• Review and action of balance sheet and financial variances.
• Provide financial analysis to operational areas of the business.
• Compile and post month-end journals, budgets, and cash forecasts.
• Manage a team of financial support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA or BComm Finance)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Power BI

Pastel Accounting

Sage AccPac

SAP

Job description

Location: Durban

Our profitable client who is a leader in their field, is looking for a competent Finance Manager to lead a division of their business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and Exco reports
• Review and action of balance sheet and financial variances
• Provide financial analysis to operational areas of the business
• Monitor and support debtors and creditors, including reconciliations
• Compile and post month-end journals, budgets, and daily cash forecasts
• Ensure statutory reporting, compliance documentation, and audit requirements are met
• Develop and implement internal controls and cash flow management strategies
• Lead stakeholder engagements and provide leadership to the Finance Division
• Manage a team of financial support staff

Technical Skills

• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Power BI for financial reporting and analytics - advantageous
• Pastel Accounting, Pastel Audit Mate
• SARS E-Filing, Easy Filing
• Sage AccPac, SAP

Ideal Profile

• Strong background in manufacturing and/or retail finance
• Proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA or BComm Finance) preferred

This role would suit someone who is looking for career growth, enjoys a collaborative culture where there is the opportunity to lead transformation.