Operational Finance Manager

Be Different SA (PTY) LTD; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Pretoria is seeking a senior financial manager to drive financial planning processes, oversee daily financial operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, professional membership with SAIPA or SAICA, and at least 10 years of experience in a financial management role. Strong analytical skills and team leadership capabilities are essential. Competitive compensation will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in a senior Financial Management role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial planning process through effective budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee daily financial activities and manage cash flow effectively.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement risk management practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.
• Analyze financial data to provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Advanced MS Word proficiency

Advanced MS Excel proficiency

Advanced MS Outlook proficiency

Financial data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in BCom Accounting or equivalent

Matric (Grade 12)

Professional membership with SAIPA or SAICA

Tools

Financial Management Software (e.g. Sage Evolution)

G-Suite

Job description

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in BCom Accounting, BCompt Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Professional membership with SAIPA or SAICA
• Advanced MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Financial Management Software (e.g. Sage Evolution)
• Working knowledge of G-Suite
• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in a senior Financial Management role
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law, risk management practices and compliance requirements
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Strong background in managing annual audits and preparing management reports
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Expertise in data analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting methods
• Ability to design and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Drive the company’s financial planning process through effective budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategy alignment
• Financial Operations Management: Oversee daily financial activities, ensure robust internal controls and manage cash flow effectively
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, tax legislation and company policies while implementing sound risk management practices
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead, coach and develop the finance team to deliver high-performance results
• Audit & Reporting: Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with insightful management commentary
• Performance Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify strengths, weaknesses, risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to executive management

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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.bedifferent.co.za, for available positions which you may be suited for.