Regional Finance Manager

Empire Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban seeks a Finance Leader to own the P&L, balance sheet, and drive compliance within a distribution business. The ideal candidate will have a Finance/Accounting Degree and at least 3 years of leadership experience. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, managing cash flow, and leading a finance team. This role offers an opportunity to drive sustainable growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a Finance/Accounting Degree or Diploma (Honours advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years management experience in a similar finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting, consolidations, variance analysis, and management packs.
• Own the regions P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with operations to monitor cost efficiency.

Skills

Financial controls

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Finance / Accounting Degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting, consolidations, variance analysis, and management packs.
• Own the regions P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with operations to monitor cost efficiency (labour productivity, machine uptime, cost / kg).
• Enforce procurement, payroll, and inventory controls, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and oversee acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
• Drive ESG compliance, SHEQ adherence, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Track and review sales performance, customer profitability, and commercial approvals.
• Manage working capital and cash flow in line with group policies.
• Lead, coach, and train the regional finance team on governance and accountability.
• Champion a culture of audit readiness, control discipline, and compliance across all functions.

What Youll Need

• Grade 12 with a Finance / Accounting Degree or Diploma (Honours advantageous).
• Minimum 23 years management experience in a similar finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and company-related finance systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and confident working under pressure.

This role offers the chance to combine financial leadership with operational impact, driving sustainable growth and ensuring governance excellence within a leading distribution business.

Apply today and take the next step in building your future.