Senior Finance Manager: Strategy, Forecasting & Controls

Elchemie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie in Randburg, Johannesburg, is seeking a seasoned Financial Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations, oversee the general ledger, and deliver timely management accounts and dashboards for decision-making.

You will drive budgeting, cash flow, and statutory compliance, mentor the finance team, coordinate audits, and partner with HR and operations to optimise costs and financial performance. This role demands accuracy, strong governance, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• ACCA/CIMA/SAICA or equivalent qualification advantageous.
• 5-8+ years of financial management experience.
• Proven experience leading a finance team.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management skills.
• Experience with audits, SARS and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, dashboards and reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, debtors and creditors.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Audit liaison

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Elchemie in Randburg, Johannesburg, is seeking a seasoned Financial Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations, oversee the general ledger, and deliver timely management accounts and dashboards for decision-making.

You will drive budgeting, cash flow, and statutory compliance, mentor the finance team, coordinate audits, and partner with HR and operations to optimise costs and financial performance. This role demands accuracy, strong governance, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.