Financial Planning Manager

Network1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled financial planning manager to drive financial growth and strategic forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in project accounting, with at least 2 years in senior management roles. Key responsibilities include developing financial planning strategies, managing cash flow, and mentoring finance team members to enhance their skills. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in project accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of above experience should be in senior management in leading and supervising team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning strategies tailored to the security industry's unique challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare accurate budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial models to support operational and strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring efficient allocation of resources across security projects and operations.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial planning with business objectives and security compliance requirements.
• Oversee risk management processes related to financial planning including assessing security related financial risks.
• Lead financial reporting and variance analysis ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and investment evaluation for security technology and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Mentor and guide finance team members to strengthen financial acumen within the organization.

Skills

Internal Audit

Financial Services

Financial Performance

Variance Analysis

Journal Entries

Account Management

ACH

Customer Accounts

General Ledger Accounts

Payroll

Customer Relationships

Financial Statements

Annual Reports

Education

B Com Honors degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a financial planning manager to lead strategic and financial growth forecasting to drive business success in the security industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning strategies tailored to the security industry's unique challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare accurate budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial models to support operational and strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring efficient allocation of resources across security projects and operations.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial planning with business objectives and security compliance requirements.
• Oversee risk management processes related to financial planning including assessing security related financial risks.
• Lead financial reporting and variance analysis ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and investment evaluation for security technology and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Mentor and guide finance team members to strengthen financial acumen within the organization.

Qualifications

• B Com Honors degree in Accounting.
• 5-10 years experience in project accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of above experience should be in senior management in leading and supervising team.

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Financial Services
• Financial Performance
• Variance Analysis
• Journal Entries
• Account Management
• ACH
• Customer Accounts
• General Ledger Accounts
• Payroll
• Customer Relationships
• Financial Statements
• Annual Reports

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