Senior Financial Manager

Isilumko Staffing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking a Senior Financial Manager based in Woodstock, Cape Town. You will lead the transactional finance function for the UK and Ireland regions and manage the month-end close process. The role includes preparation of financial reports for management and the Board, along with other key operational finance responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in a similar role and demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and expertise in financial systems, especially in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Senior Financial Manager in an operational finance role.
• Hands-on experience with 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 including accruals and prepayments review.
• Preparation of financial reporting to management and the Board.
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis through regular finance reports.

Skills

Time management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Professional client interaction

Problem solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Manager

Permanent in Woodstock, Cape Town

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)