Group Financial Manager

The Recruiter; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Financial Manager with construction experience to manage effective financial processes and controls. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance, ensuring strategic financial stewardship. Candidates should have a CIMA qualification and over 6 years of financial management experience. This role offers an opportunity to shape financial strategies and drive operational efficiencies while working closely with senior management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Financial Management experience required.
• Experience in Construction Environment is highly desirable.
• CA (SA) qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes, controls and accounting practices.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage financial audits.

Skills

Financial Management

Problem Analysis

Planning

Compliance to Legislation

Business Acumen

Education

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Chartered Accountant of South Africa (CA)

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Job description

Group Financial Manager (Construction Experience Essential)

Financial Manager (developed to Financial Director) opportunity

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) is Desirable
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Qualification) - Essential
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting is desirable yet not essential
• CIMA Essential
• SAICA Desirable

Job Related Experience Required

• 6 yrs + 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 & Resolution
• Planning
• Organising
• Business Acumen (Entrepreneurial spirit)
• Managing Internal Resources
• Compliance to Legislation and Standard Operating Procedures