Regional Financial Manager - TimberCity Gauteng

The Building Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Financial Manager to lead financial operations in Gauteng. This role involves inspiring a team to achieve financial integrity and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management within the retail or FMCG sectors and a proven ability to implement effective financial controls. You will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, managing risks, and driving improvements in stock control processes. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's success while upholding its values and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in senior financial management in retail/FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and coach teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial operations of the region.
• Oversee month-end and annual financial statements preparation.
• Drive improvements in stock control and financial processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Coaching

Risk Management

Education

Grade 12

B Com Accounting or higher financial qualification

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Regional Financial Manager - TimberCity Gauteng

Introduction:
The main purpose of the job is to be financially, operationally, and technically involved in the Stores in their region. Lead, direct, and supervise a team to accomplish the regions goals of timeously reporting as well as maintaining financial integrity of the business in their region.

Description:

Leadership and Management

• Effective and inspiring leadership and management to the team for the team to achieve its goals for the region
• Coach and inspire subordinates to implement the operational financial plans for the region
• Follows up and ensures all work is completed accurately by due dates
• Build solid and respectful relationships with all team members
• Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress and plan implementation

Regional Operational Plan and Targets

• Plan regions targets and goals for the short, medium, and long term
• Achieve planned profitability and growth strategies for the region
• Ensure effective implementation of financial controls
• Assist in identifying innovative ways to use minimum resources to achieve maximum outputs

Lead the Completion of Month End and Annual Financial Statements

• Oversee the monthly preparation and analysis of the monthly balance sheet and Cash Flow statements
• Proposes and implements recommendations to improve the accounting processes and procedures
• Ensure that all company policies and standards are complied with

Positive Contribution to Stock Control Management

• Drive value from the Information System (Kerridge) for the business by continuously reviewing, improving, streamlining and auditing business financial and technology processes
• Provide input into stock planning cycles
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support the Divisional Financial Manager / Operations Executive to understand the product range and make the correct commercial decisions to balance to the targets

Credit and Risk Management

• Ensure that the company follows the corporate credit management strategy and policy
• Ensure that all risks are identified and managed appropriately for the region

Reporting

• Research and consider best practice, local conditions, trends, as well as competitor activity
• Developing and analysing multiple reports and assisting with overall divisional activities

Administrative Processes

• Ensure that all administration processes are well thought out, logical and meet the stakeholders (Stores) expectations
• Design, analyse and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness

To uphold and promote the company values.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum B Com Accounting degree or higher financial qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a retail or commercial/FMCG environment in a senior financial management role