Strategic Finance Manager: Governance, Insights & Growth

Afrizan People Intelligence; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. This key role involves managing finance operations, overseeing balance sheet management, and leading a team of Management Accountants. Qualified candidates should have a CA, extensive experience in finance operations, and a strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement. This permanent position offers a chance to influence financial governance and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in finance operations, management accounting, and financial control.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS17.
• Proven experience in automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner to internal stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end journals, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis processes.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within finance operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading financial services firm is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. This key role involves managing finance operations, overseeing balance sheet management, and leading a team of Management Accountants. Qualified candidates should have a CA, extensive experience in finance operations, and a strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement. This permanent position offers a chance to influence financial governance and drive business outcomes.