Group Financial Manager Johannesburg North

Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager for a 6-month maternity cover role in Sandton, Johannesburg North. The successful candidate will manage finance activities for the group, including business planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Required qualifications include being a qualified CA(SA) and having 5 to 6 years' post articles experience in a full function group finance role. Strong analytical, people management, and financial analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years' post articles experience in a full function group finance role essential.
• Project environment experience preferred (retail/manufacturing/wholesale/distribution).
• Strong business and financial acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance activities for the group, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop the financial well-being of the group by providing a full spectrum of financial services.
• Conduct cost-reduction reviews and evaluations.

Skills

Financial analysis

People management

Cost control

Business Intelligence Tools

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

Reference : NPr -EHo-1

JSE-listed alternative power solutions conglomerate seeks to employ the services of an experienced Group Financial Manager to join their dynamic head office team based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Please note: This is a FTC maternity cover for 6 months.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job & Company Description:

The purpose of this role will be to take responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and running of finance activities for group, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations.

This position will report directly to the Group CFO.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop financial well-being of group by providing full spectrum of financial services
• Review and interpret monthly management accounts, and further recommendations
• Analysing and identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities, assist with strategic analysis and planning
• Establish finance and operational strategies
• Review and sign off journals
• Assessment and implementation of internal controls
• Prepare interdivisional reconciliation
• Review head office and operational GL reconciliations
• Manage banking and treasury functions
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Consolidation of budget templates
• Assist with implementation of new systems
• Support project analysis and validation of plans

Education

Qualified CA(SA) essential

Job Experience & Skills Required

• 5 to 6 years' post articles experience in a full function group finance role essential
• Project environment experience preferred (retail / manufacturing / wholesale / distribution)
• Experience with cost control and financial analysis essential
• Strong people management skills essential
• Understanding of BI Tools essential
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong business partnering and reporting skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Meticulous attention to detail

Package & Remuneration

R - R - Annually #J-