Senior Financial Manager

Isilumko Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Financial Manager based in Cape Town. This role involves leading the finance function for the UK and Ireland, managing month-end processes, and preparing financial reports for the Board. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in operational finance, strong leadership, and advanced Excel skills. Join a dynamic team to drive financial performance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a Senior Financial Manager in an operational finance role.
• Hands-on experience with key financial systems like expense management and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transactional finance function for the UK and Ireland region.
• Manage the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Drive improved P&L performance through cost efficiencies.

Skills

Time management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Client relations

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Manager

Permanent I Woodstock, Cape Town

Experience:

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the transactional finance function for the UK and Ireland region, including payroll and coding teams
• Manage the month end close process, including accruals and prepayments review
• Preparation of financial reporting to management and the Board
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis through regular finance reports
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting opex costs and other below-EBITDA P&L items
• Business partnering with Business Unit leads to deliver monthly opex reviews
• Drive improved P&L performance through cost efficiencies and optimisation
• Implement enhancements to financial processes and controls as part of a culture of continuous improvement
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support the UK, Ireland and UAE annual financial audit process
• Overview of local tax (corporate and employment) and regulatory compliance
• Other ad-hoc duties when required

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to manage time and consistently meet deadlines
• Demonstrates commercial acumen when reporting financial performance
• Excellent leadership and ability to drive team performance
• Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times
• Proven track record of problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience

• 7+years Senior Financial Manager with operational finance role (essential)
• Hands-on experience with key financial systems (e.g. expense management, payroll, forecasting, business intelligence)