Senior Finance Manager

Pollock & Associates; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Finance Manager to join a prominent player in the manufacturing sector. This dynamic role requires a qualified CA(SA) with substantial experience in financial management and treasury functions. You will leverage your advanced analytical skills and business acumen to deliver high-quality insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability. Collaborating across departments, you will oversee financial forecasting, board reporting, and cash flow optimization, while ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in finance, with 5 years in a senior role.
• Strong exposure to treasury management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial forecasting and board reporting.
• Lead system automation and support scenario modelling.

Skills

Treasury Management

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

SYSPRO

Job description

A pivotal opportunity exists for a dynamic and technically skilled Senior Finance Manager to lead the reporting and treasury functions of a prominent player in the manufacturing sector.

You will be a South African citizen and a qualified CA(SA), with at least eight years’ post-qualification experience, including at least five years in a senior finance role within manufacturing.

Strong exposure to treasury management, financial and management reporting, commercial modelling, and systems development is essential. This role demands a strategic thinker with advanced analytical skills, a deep understanding of funding mechanisms, and strong business acumen.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills and proficiency in advanced Excel and large ERP/reporting systems (e.g., SAP, SYSPRO) are vital. You must thrive under pressure, delivering high-quality insights and recommendations that influence operational efficiency and long-term profitability. Experience in data analysis and performance monitoring is critical to success in this fast-paced, high-impact role.

Responsibilities include overseeing financial forecasting, board reporting, covenant analysis, and cash flow optimisation, while partnering across departments to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. You will lead system automation, support scenario modelling for funding opportunities, and meet regulatory and compliance obligations.