Group Finance Manager

Mindcor-Intersearch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Group Finance Manager to lead financial management at a group level. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, driving reporting, and optimizing accounting processes within a dynamic corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing a high-performing finance team and collaborating with senior leadership. If you're ready to bring your financial expertise to a thriving organization that values innovation and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Group Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team and oversee financial operations.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare treasury reports and manage cash flows.

Skills

Financial Management

IFRS Knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., CA, CIMA)

Tools

Modern Finance Systems

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join a leading corporate group as the Group Finance Manager.

Our client is a prominent corporate group with a strong national presence, committed to financial excellence and operational integrity across its diversified business divisions.

They are looking for an accomplished and strategic Group Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial management function of one of their core divisions.

This is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to work at group level, driving financial reporting, treasury oversight, and the optimisation of head office accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a high-performing finance team and oversee the financial operations of the division.
2. Consolidate and report divisional financial results in line with group requirements at month-end, year-end, half-year, and quarterly intervals.
3. Manage all financial and banking aspects related to the division's head office.
4. Coordinate quarterly reporting, Audit Committee packs, and Board packs.
5. Oversee accounting processes related to new acquisitions and lead integration activities.
6. Manage the end-to-end annual budgeting process, including preparing consolidated budgets and three-year plans.
7. Coordinate quarterly forecasting and prepare consolidated forecasts.
8. Prepare treasury reports, including cash flow projections, and manage head office cash flows and banking.
9. Oversee the head office finance team, including payroll and daily accounting operations.
10. Provide strategic input on financial legislation, IFRS developments, and best practices.
11. Act as a key liaison to senior leadership teams and group finance stakeholders.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

1. Proven experience in a Group Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role within a listed environment.
2. In-depth knowledge of IFRS and relevant financial legislation and statutory requirements.
3. Strong experience managing full financial cycles, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
4. Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
5. High IT literacy and proficiency with modern finance and reporting systems.
6. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
7. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
8. High integrity, professionalism, and leadership by example.
9. Proactive, highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive innovation.

If you are ready to lead the finance function at group level and make a strategic impact in a high-performing environment, we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your finance expertise to a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your CV will be retained for future opportunities.