Operational Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Strategic Analysis

Operational Oversight: Oversee and manage all day-to-day financial operations.

Management Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management reports and financial statements.

GP Management: Lead Gross Profit (GP) Analysis and management , acting as a key business partner for operational teams.

Planning & Control: Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and monthly flash results. Drive cost-saving initiatives and strategic financial decision-making.

Team Leadership & Compliance

Team Management: Supervise and mentor a finance team of 5-10 people to ensure high performance, development, and accurate delivery of outputs.

Compliance & Controls: Manage compliance with financial regulations and internal controls .

Audit Support: Provide business support and documentation in respect of financial matters.

Payroll: Conduct Payroll review and analysis .

Treasury & Ledger Management

Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts; oversee Cashbook Management and daily banking .

Debtors & Creditors: Direct and supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.

Reconciliations: Manage debtors age analysis, invoice submissions, intercompany creditors, and lead the Payment and Reconciliation review of all 3rd Party Creditors .

Risk & Approvals: Manage and approve credit limits, credit notes, and manage annual rate reviews and increase implementation.

Qualification: BCom Hons with completed articles is the minimum requirement.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification financial management experience.

Non-Negotiable Expertise: Hands-on operational finance experience (specifically GP management and analysis ) and experience managing a team of 5-10 people .

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel . Experience with Power Query and Power BI is highly advantageous.

Attributes: Excellent leadership skills , strong analytical ability, highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable being operationally hands-on.

Logistics (Non-Negotiable): Must have own reliable transport .

Location and Conditions:

Work Arrangement: Fully Office Based in Sandton

Leave: 15 annual leave days (increases after 8 years).

Remuneration: Competitive CTC package (R60,000 – R90,000 per month), plus a performance-based bonus (maximum 75% of Monthly Basic).

Perks: Lunch, beverages, and snacks are included at the office.