Operational Finance Manager

RPO Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking an experienced Operational Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, improve reporting accuracy, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cashbook management.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and budgets, drive cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strategic decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

BCom Honours with completed articles

Tools

MS Excel

Financial software

Job description

A well‑established company is looking for an experienced Operational Finance Manager with strong accounting expertise, the ability to lead financial operations, improve reporting accuracy, and support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate will oversee core finance functions, guide budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance across all financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including cashbook management, payroll review, GP analysis, and preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly flash results.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop financial strategies, monitor cash flow and budgets, and drive cost‑saving initiatives to enhance financial performance.
• Manage compliance with internal controls and financial regulations while supervising and mentoring the finance team.
• Handle annual rate reviews and implementation, approve credit notes, and provide business support on financial matters.
• Oversee Debtors & Creditors functions, including AR/AP supervision, debtors age analysis, invoice submissions, allocations management, credit limit approvals, and intercompany creditors.
• Review payments and reconciliations for all third‑party creditors.

Requirements

• BCom Honours with completed articles.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management.
• Strong financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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Contact

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.