Operations Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract

Digimate Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Finance Manager for a 6-month contract to enhance financial and operational efficiencies. This role involves overseeing finance functions, modernizing processes, and managing cash flow while directly advising the CFO. Your expertise will shape business operations and ensure effective communication across departments. If you excel in financial analysis and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant finance experience required.
• Strong analytical and writing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational finance team and functions like tax and management accounts.
• Drive annual budget process and manage audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Cash Flow Management

Team Leadership

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Navision

ERP Systems

Job description

Operations Finance Manager - 6 month contract

Role Purpose: A client requires a financially- and operationally-minded individual to bring structure to the finance and admin teams, advise the CFO on efficiencies and process improvements, and act as a liaison across production and operational teams.

You will play a key role in shaping business operations, reporting directly to the CFO.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing the operational finance team and functions such as tax, AFS, and management accounts.
2. Modernizing finance functions.
3. Reviewing and optimizing processes to improve efficiencies.
4. Driving the annual budget process beyond just preparing numbers.
5. Managing annual audits and relationships with auditors.
6. Planning and motivating Capex activities.
7. Reviewing staff contracts, KPIs, incentive schemes, and conducting annual reviews.

Systems and Process Management:

1. Ensuring effective operation of financial systems (ERP and reporting) across all entities.
2. Recommending solutions to improve operational efficiencies, such as better data import methods.
3. Collaborating with BI to ensure accurate, complete, and timely transactional data.
4. Reviewing reports to ensure all relevant dimensions are included.
5. Establishing processes to identify and escalate potential problems.
6. Participating in weekly operations meetings to address issues and prioritize queries.
7. Implementing efficient processes to meet group deadlines.

Cash Flow Management Support:

1. Forecasting cash flow for various periods.
2. Analyzing performance against forecasts.
3. Managing daily cash flow and reporting.
4. Providing weekly and monthly cash flow reports to stakeholders.
5. Handling ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Team Management:

1. Communicating effectively internally and externally.
2. Ensuring key deliverables are met on time and queries are resolved promptly.
3. Sharing vital information with team members to ensure understanding and compliance.
4. Managing expectations and proactively communicating issues.
5. Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to direct reports.
6. Managing daily team operations.
7. Setting bi-annual KPIs and conducting performance appraisals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 6-9 years of relevant finance experience.

Attributes & Qualities:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Critical thinking ability.
• Collaborative mindset across departments.
• Motivational and leadership skills for junior staff.
• Experience with Navision and IFRS knowledge.
• Commitment to continuous learning.