Operational Finance Manager

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a senior finance manager to oversee their finance function. This role requires a Commerce degree and CIMA, along with significant experience in reporting, analysis, and team leadership. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning while mentoring a talented team to ensure the company achieves its financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior finance or financial-management role.
• Deep expertise in reporting and analysis.
• Proven leadership with an eagle eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full finance function including compliance and cashflow.
• Deliver monthly results and strategic insights for growth.
• Mentor a finance team ensuring top-tier performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Reporting

Strategic decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Education

Commerce degree

CIMA (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Full finance function: Run day-to-day operations, cashbook, banking, and compliance

Reporting & analysis: Deliver monthly flash results, GP analysis, and year-end statements that tell the story behind the numbers

Budgets & forecasts: Build, track, and refine budgets, cash-flow projections, and annual rate reviews

Strategic impact: Shape financial strategy, spearhead cost-saving initiatives, and give leadership the insights they need to grow

Controls & compliance: Safeguard internal controls, oversee credit-note approvals, and keep the business audit-ready

Team leadership: Mentor and elevate a talented finance team, ensuring top-tier performance

Debtors & creditors: Guide AR / AP, manage age analyses, allocations, inter-company creditors, and third-party reconciliations

Payroll oversight: Review and analyse payroll for accuracy and efficiency

Skills & Experience

1. 5+ years in a senior finance or financial-management role
2. Deep expertise in reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making
3. Advanced Excel skills and fluency with modern finance systems
4. Proven leadership, stellar communication, and an eagle eye for detail

Qualifications

Commerce degree plus 5-8 years experience; CIMA (or equivalent) preferred

Contact

HAYLEY MULDER on