Group Financial Manager

The Recruiter; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Financial Manager with a focus on effective financial stewardship and management. The ideal candidate will lead financial processes, budget management, and oversee accounting practices. Must have strong financial management experience, ideally in the construction sector, and relevant qualifications such as CIMA. This role is critical for driving profitability and operational efficiencies within the company.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Financial Management and Control experience.
• Experience in Construction Environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective financial management and stewardship.
• Manage financial, accounting, and administration departments.
• Ensure budgets and financial strategies achieve operational efficiency.

Skills

Providing clear roles and responsibilities aligned with company goals

Influencing

Decisive stand and action

Taking responsibility for own decisions

Problem Definition & Gathering information

Problem Analysis & Resolution Planning

Organising

Business Acumen (Entrepreneurial spirit)

Managing Internal Resources

Compliance to Legislation and Standard Operating Procedures

Education

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Qualification)

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Chartered Accountant of South Africa – CA (SA)

CIMA

SAICA

Job description

Detail: Upward Reporting Relationship - Financial Manager (developed to Financial Director) reporting directly to the CEO

Downward Reporting Relationship - Divisional Managing Directors

Main Purpose of this role – Responsible for effective financial management of the business by providing financial stewardship through the co‑development of a business strategy and by planning, reviewing and refining financial processes, controls and accounting practices. This includes responsibility for capital allocation and management, liquidity management, budgeting and forecasting, monthly MD/CEO's report, financial planning and its integration into the strategic planning process, general ledger production, creditors' payments, management of the BuildSmart Accounting system through day‑to‑day inputs into the accounting system for management control, statutory compliance (local and cross‑border) and co‑ownership of the SARB relationship with the group. To oversee the management of BEE verifications and annual financial statement audits.

Performance Area (Objective): Weight: 25% – To direct and manage the financial, accounting and administration departments of the Group

Key Performance Area (Objective): Weight: 75% – To ensure all budgets and financial strategies are prepared, implemented and managed to achieve operational efficiencies and profitability.

Formal Qualifications Required

• Chartered Accountant of South Africa – CA (SA) – Desirable
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Qualification) – Essential
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting – desirable yet not essential
• CIMA – Essential
• SAICA – Desirable

Job Related Experience Required

• 6 years+ Financial Management and Control
• Construction Environment experience – highly desirable

Essential Job Related Skills Required

• Providing clear roles and responsibilities aligned with company goals
• Influencing
• Decisive stand and action and working with high degree of autonomy
• Taking responsibility for own decisions
• Problem Definition & Gathering information
• Problem Analysis & ResolutionPlanning
• Organising
• Business Acumen (Entrepreneurial spirit)
• Managing Internal Resources
• Compliance to Legislation and Standard Operating Procedures

Group Financial Manager CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL with a National footprint • Gauteng