Financial Operations Manager

SkillsMap; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Office training

Professional finance exposure

Job summary

Sun International is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to lead the Business Unit’s financial operations, governance and controls, driving profitability and operational excellence. The role collaborates with the Finance Shared Services Centre, Central Office, and BU leaders to deliver accurate reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial management, with strong accounting principles knowledge and experience in a hospitality/gaming environment being

Qualifications

• B.Com Honours (CTA) with Articles or equivalent.
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a general financial management environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Unit’s financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial results, trends and variances and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Maintain effective financial governance, controls and risk-management practices.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, tax regulations and gaming requirements.
• Oversee financial transactions and reporting with the Shared Services Centre.
• Manage CAPEX, procurement processes and stock controls.
• Coordinate internal and external financial audits.
• Provide management reporting, commentary and decision-support information.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Operations Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Reporting

IFRS & Compliance

Risk & Internal Controls

Stakeholder Management

People Leadership

CAPEX Management

Profitability Management

Education

B.Com Honours (CTA) with Articles

CA Registration advantageous

Tools

MS Office

IFS Finance

Accounting Systems

Job description

Financial Operations Manager
Sun International
2026/09/29 Polokwane

Job Reference Number: SI-1192
Department: A&G - Fin : Finance
Business Unit:
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related Sun International is looking for a Financial Operations Manager to lead the Business Unit’s financial operations, planning, governance and controls. The role will drive financial performance, budgeting and forecasting, ensure statutory compliance, provide commercial insights and lead the finance team to support profitability and operational excellence.

Job Description

The Financial Operations Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the Business Unit’s financial performance, governance, controls and finance operations. Working closely with the Finance Shared Services Centre, Central Office and Business Unit leadership, the role drives financial discipline, accurate reporting, budgeting and forecasting while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.

The role also leads the Business Unit finance team, strengthens financial controls and compliance, manages financial risk, and provides commercially focused insights and recommendations to support effective business decision-making.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies

Behavioural:

• Continuous Improvement
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Transparency
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving
• Customer Centricity
• Lifelong Learning
• Respect for Diversity

Technical:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial Operations Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
• Financial Governance & Controls
• IFRS & Statutory Compliance
• Tax & Legislative Requirements
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Financial & Business Acumen
• EBITDA & Profitability Management
• Variance & Trend Analysis
• CAPEX Management
• Audit Coordination
• Accounting Systems
• Shared Services Management
• Procurement & Stock Control
• Financial Performance Reporting
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• People Leadership & Performance Management
• MS Office
• IFS Finance – advantageous

Job Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Com Honours (CTA) with Articles or equivalent [Required]
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA) is advantageous. Financial Operations Manager

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a general financial management environment
• Experience managing financial operations, budgets, forecasts and financial controls
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Experience analysing financial performance and providing commercially focused recommendations
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Experience working with multiple senior business stakeholders
• Experience within a hospitality and/or gaming environment is advantageous
• Must meet the requirements for a key Gaming Licence. Financial Operations Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead the Business Unit’s financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial results, trends and variances and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Maintain effective financial governance, controls and risk-management practices.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, tax regulations, gaming requirements and Group standards.
• Oversee financial transactions and reporting delivered in partnership with the Finance Shared Services Centre.
• Manage CAPEX requirements, procurement processes and stock controls.
• Coordinate internal and external financial audits.
• Provide accurate management reporting, financial commentary and decision-support information.
• Lead, coach and develop the Business Unit finance team.
• Build strong relationships with Business Unit leadership, Group Finance, Shared Services and external stakeholders

Sun International is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.”