Group Financial Manager

Unique Personnel (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Finance Business Partner to define and implement financial strategies that ensure profitability and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, experience in a senior finance role, and advanced skills in financial analysis tools like Excel and SAP. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are also crucial for this role, as the candidate will work closely with senior leadership within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline required.
• Professional qualification progress (e.g. CA(SA), CIMA) is advantageous.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive financial strategy for sustainable profitability.
• Manage financial control, planning, and reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership across the business.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Advanced proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Power BI

Analytical thinking

Strong business acumen

Education

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

Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, etc.)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for defining, implementing, and driving the financial strategy of the business to ensure sustainable profitability, strong cash flow, and effective risk management. The role has a strong business partne...

Key Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business discipline (essential).
• Professional affiliation or progress toward qualification (e.g. CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, FPI or equivalent) is advantageous.

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation and partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong background in financial control, planning, reporting, and commercial finance.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership experience.
• Unionised environment experience is desirable.

Technical & Systems Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (essential).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI or equivalent reporting and analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, pricing, costing, and investment appraisal

Key Competencies & Attributes

Core Competencies

• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Strategic finance business partnering capability
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Decision-making and execution focus
• High attention to detail

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence, persuade, and challenge constructively
• Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and adaptable
• Collaborative team player with strong people leadership skills

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven and self-motivated
• Able to perform under pressure and manage ambiguity
• Tenacious, disciplined, and delivery-focused
• Comfortable operating at executive and operational levels