Group Financial Manager

Corruseal Group; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Boksburg is seeking a seasoned financial leader to oversee financial operations. This role demands expertise in building and improving financial processes, overseeing capital investments, and managing systems implementations. Candidates should possess a BCom Honours and CA(SA) or CIMA qualifications, 10 years of experience, and a strong background in manufacturing. The position may require travel to various sites and offers a strategic impact on the company's financial health and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ post-qualification experience in finance roles.
• Audit experience from financial articles.
• Experience in manufacturing including product costing and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and drive continuous improvement in finance processes.
• Oversee capital investment review and manage related auditing processes.
• Drive compliance and support CFO with evolving business requirements.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Resilience & Agility

Continuous Improvement

Education

BCom Honours in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

SITE : BOKSBURG

DIVISION : GROUP

REPORTING TO : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Provide financial and operational leadership to drive continuous improvement of financial business processes, resource allocation and overall sustainability of various finance departments.
• Put standards in place along with roll-out of effective monitoring systems. Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reviews. Ensure measures in place to protect the Balance Sheet.
• Key focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and system roll-out and implementations and related project management.
• Engage colleagues ensuring powerful link between ownership, plan, and implementation.
• Financial management of a growing African operation.
• Set standards for and manage the capital investment review process for the Group.
• Resource training and development.

Key Responsibilities

FINANCIAL BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Review financial business processes with a view to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Focus to standardise finance processes across various business units.
• Focus on Balance Sheet sustainability.
• Develop and implement relevant review processes supporting the following:
• Month-end close off / Monthly review of variances related to paper buying / Ongoing balance sheet reviews / Quarterly stock counts / Quarterly stock obsolescence & revaluation / Unrealised profit assessments.
• Support business units through training and monitoring.
• Drive corrective actions.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Define and roll-out the capital investment review process across the Group.
• Develop and distribute the tools required (Economic Value Added (EVA) models etc).
• Drive adherence to the Group’s Delegation of Authority (approval process).
• Review and provide critical input to align investment outcomes with key metrics (EVA, Return On Net Assets (RONA)).
• Arrange and facilitate Capital Review Committee (CRC), meetings providing relevant information.
• Audit business compliance relating to process adherence, reporting, capitalisation.
• Lead the Group’s annual capital budgeting process & capital spend view for 3 to 5-year period.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage finance related system rollouts and implementations.
• Key focus on new ERP and Staff Management Time and Attendance (T&A) system roll-out.
• Provide project management support - identify and influence team selection.
• Create the platform for accurate scoping, review and sign-off.
• Define the measured review progress against plan and timelines.
• Review and manage project cost.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – UGANDA OPERATIONS

• Oversee the financial team operations.
• Drive the daily / weekly and monthly finance review processes.
• Drive the annual financial close including coordination with the external auditors.
• Review existing banking and debt facilities, recommend and support business growth.
• Drive the annual budget process.

EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS & OTHER

• Annual audit requirements – support various business units with key audit requests.
• Facilitate resolving audit queries.
• Support audit close out.
• Support CFO as per changing business requirements.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to inspire and guide teams towards excellence.
• Strategic Thinking: A forward-looking approach to financial management and business performance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional skills in conveying complex financial concepts to executives, auditors, and regulators.
• Resilience & Agility: Thrives under pressure, managing competing priorities with confidence.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset focused on driving efficiency and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• BCom Honours in Finance, Accounting, or related field at NQF Level 8, plus professional qualification: CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent.
• Financial articles – audit experience.
• 10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is essential.
• Product costing, stock management, process improvement / LEAN or related experience essential.
• Proven track record in automating financial processes and enhancing reporting efficiency.
• Experience managing financial controls in large organisations.
• Familiarity with South African regulatory and tax requirements.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic business needs, including occasional extended hours.
• Ability to review complex reports and offer value added input with a view to develop staff.
• Previous exposure to EXCO level essential - ability to influence/guide EXCO decision making.
• Role includes requirement to travel to and engage with various sites.

CLOSING DATE

06 JANUARY 2026