Financial Manager - Motor Industry

Rivers Labour Consultants; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Manager for the motor industry in Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidate will oversee the full finance function including reporting, compliance, and financial planning. This role requires solid experience in financial management, particularly within the automotive sector. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate strategic insight and effective team leadership skills, providing valuable financial guidance to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of motor dealership financial processes and retail operational finance.
• Several years’ experience in a financial management role.
• Proven experience in managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial sustainability.
• Oversee compliance with financial regulations and audit standards.
• Provide strategic financial recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic insight

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Financial Manager – Motor Industry

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Overview

The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Group’s full finance function, including accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning. This role requires strong analytical ability, strategic insight, and a solid understanding of dealership finance processes. The incumbent will work closely with senior management, providing accurate reporting and financial guidance to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Analyse costs, sales performance, and overall group financial health.

Budgeting & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee annual budgeting processes and monitor performance against budgets.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial sustainability.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including accounting, debtors, creditors, and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, VAT requirements, audit standards, and internal controls.

Strategic Financial Guidance

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Support long‑term financial planning and decision‑making.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and develop finance department staff, including performance management.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, and other key external stakeholders.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA(SA) or similar professional qualification preferred).
• Strong knowledge of motor dealership financial processes, stock control, VAT, and retail operational finance.
• Several years’ experience in a financial management role, ideally within the motor industry or automotive retail environment.
• Proven experience in managing finance teams and working at a senior operational level.