Strategic Financial Manager — Mining Operations

Network Contracting; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Financial Manager to lead the finance function for a mining-focused operation. You will drive budgeting, IFRS compliance, financial reporting and strategic business partnering with executive leadership.

The role demands strong leadership, high attention to detail, and ability to deliver accurate management accounts and insights to influence commercial decisions in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate forecasting activities to support business planning.
• Manage the full accounting function, ensuring compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and executive financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital while optimising debtors, creditors, and inventory.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to deliver high performance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial modelling

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA(SA) / CIMA / ACCA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Syspro

Job description

Network Contracting in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Financial Manager to lead the finance function for a mining-focused operation. You will drive budgeting, IFRS compliance, financial reporting and strategic business partnering with executive leadership.

The role demands strong leadership, high attention to detail, and ability to deliver accurate management accounts and insights to influence commercial decisions in a dynamic mining environment.