Financial Manager

About the position

Financial Manager 
 
Our client is seeking a Financial Manager for a permanent position based in Midrand. If based in Midrand, the candidate will be travelling to Nigeria frequently.   
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a background in manufacturing or FMCG to take on a strategic leadership role in a dynamic and challenging environment
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with group finance objectives and implement operational business processes.
• Conduct full financial review and analysis of quarterly results.
• Present results with feedback, analysis, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Work closely with the BI team for segmentation and competitive analysis.
• Identify key performance metrics and establish monitoring dashboards with corrective action plans.
• Develop financial action plans for risk management and ensure strategic alignment.
• Conduct financial performance analysis, forecasting, and modelling.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, revenue calculations, cash flow forecasting, and CAPEX budgets.
• Oversee revenue authority queries, procurement processes, warehouse, and operations teams.
• Review internal controls and manage a finance team.

 
Education & Experience Requirements:

• BCom degree in Management Accounting or Financial Management.
• CIMA / SAIPA qualified (or equivalent).
• 5-7 years' experience in an operational finance role.
• Experience in manufacturing, CAPEX equipment, import/export industries.
• Management experience is essential.
• Expertise in procurement & warehouse operations linking to central finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong business and financial acumen with excellent analytical skills.

 
Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior Africa experience is highly preferred.
• No criminal record (required for work visa approval).

Desired Skills:

• Financial Manager
• Finance
• West Africa
• Accounting
• CIMA
• SAIPA