Financial Manager

Location: Durbanville

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment on behalf of our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Manager to lead the finance function and provide strong financial leadership across the business. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional with a proven track record in financial management, reporting, compliance, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through sound financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Implement and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Manage treasury and cash flow to ensure optimal working capital.
• Support business decision-making through financial modelling and analysis.
• Mentor, lead, and develop the finance team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives and business planning.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential).
• Professional registration (CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA) will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management.
• Proven experience managing a finance team.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Sound understanding of IFRS, taxation, and South African financial legislation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working on ERP or financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strategic and commercial thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Results-driven with exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in managing the full finance function.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential). Professional registration (CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA) will be advantageous. Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management. Proven experience managing a finance team. Strong leadership and people management skills. Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Sound understanding of IFRS, taxation, and South African financial legislation.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience working on ERP or financial systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.