Senior Financial Manager

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 350 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Contracting is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, Financial Control & FP&A, for a 4-6 month interim contract in Midrand. This hands-on role offers exposure to a PE-backed business and close collaboration with senior finance leadership.

You will build forecasting models, deliver executive reports, drive transaction readiness, and strengthen controls in a SME environment. The ideal candidate has ~10 years post-qualification experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accounting qualification required.
• CA(SA) advantageous but not mandatory.
• CIMA/ACCA or similar qualifications considered.
• Approximately 10 years post-qualified finance experience.
• Experience in SME finance leadership and FP&A.
• Exposure to private equity-backed businesses and transactions is advantageous.
• Experience with due diligence and data room preparation beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain balance sheet forecasting models and FP&A support.
• Develop management reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse performance, trends, variances; provide insights.
• Support transaction readiness and data room prep.
• Assist financial control activities for reliable reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Connaissances

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Formation

CA(SA) qualification

CIMA/ACCA

Description du poste

New Job opportunity - Contract 4 - 6 Months - Senior Financial Manager Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a growing technology and cybersecurity business? This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager with strong Financial Control and FP&A experience to make an immediate impact in a dynamic, PE-backed environment while gaining valuable transaction readiness exposure.

Our client is a well-established technology and cybersecurity organisation seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager Financial Control & FP&A to join their Finance team on a 4-6 month interim contract based in Midrand. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to work closely with senior finance leadership while contributing to key strategic and operational initiatives.

In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in supporting financial control processes, forecasting, management reporting, and transaction readiness activities. You will partner with senior stakeholders, provide valuable commercial insights, and help strengthen the finance function during an important phase of business preparation. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys operating within an SME environment, taking ownership of projects, and delivering outcomes with minimal supervision. You'll gain exposure to transaction activities, work alongside experienced finance leaders, and make a tangible difference within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain balance sheet forecasting models and support FP&A activities.
• Develop meaningful financial and management reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Analyse financial performance, trends, and variances while providing actionable business insights.
• Support transaction readiness initiatives, including preparation of documentation and transaction data rooms.
• Assist with financial control activities to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiencies, and reporting capabilities.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:

Education:

Recognised professional accounting qualification is essential. CA(SA) will be advantageous but is not mandatory. CIMA, ACCA, or similar professional qualifications will be considered.

Experience:

Approximately 10 years' post-qualified finance experience. Strong experience across Financial Control and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Proven background within SME environments with a hands-on approach to finance leadership. Experience preparing management and executive-level financial reporting. Exposure to private equity-backed businesses, corporate transactions, acquisitions, investments, or disposals will be highly advantageous. Previous experience with due diligence processes and transaction data room preparation is beneficial.

Skills:

• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of key business drivers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and take ownership of deliverables.
• High attention to detail with a practical and solutions-focused approach.