Group Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Group Finance Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for a Group Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management:

• Contribute to the achievement of the group and individual company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.

• Develop a business plan for a specified cycle for the group and individual companies.

• Review the group and individual company’s annual operating budget and manage all financial targets.

• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's finance staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.

• Work closely with Group Heads of Department to provide actionable reporting that enables business decisions and meets financial and strategic goals.

• Operational Management:

• Direct and manage finance staff to ensure they are appropriately motivated and developed to carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.

• Identify and ensure compliance with financial and statutory regulations.

• Assess and monitor group and individual company’s risk with Internal Audit, applying a risk-based approach to review controls and systems.

• Promote awareness of internal controls and share best practices to influence department decisions.

• Manage working capital and cash flow requirements.

• Financial Management:

• Manage the Group finance function, including reporting, budgets, tax, regulatory and governance, and Group department functions such as Internal Audit and HR.

• Review monthly financial information and supporting analysis for the BOD, including forecast and budget data.

• Review information for quarterly and year-end external reporting processes.

• Assist in quarterly and annual financial reporting compliance, interpreting IFRS changes, and communicating group accounting policies.

• Develop relationships with finance staff throughout the business as a main point of contact on financial and management reporting matters.

• Maintain and improve group financial reporting systems.

• Provide ad hoc assistance with finance and related projects as required.

• Compile key business metrics and report them to the BOD.

• Manage all group finance-related projects.

• Manage statutory audits for the Group.

• Oversee the Group insurance function.

• Administration/HR:

• Attend required meetings such as management, executive, and board meetings.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with management and staff through individual contacts and group meetings.

• Communicate with other component heads in the group.

• Pursue professional development opportunities, including training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.

• Ensure optimal workflow and adequate spread of workload within the HR function.

• Provide in-service training to personnel to ensure effective execution of duties.

• Manage leave utilization, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and all labor relations functions.

• Ensure all HR-related submissions are done.

• Build capability and capacity of finance staff by identifying current and future training and development needs.

• Provide leadership and professional development of the group structure through recruiting, mentoring, coaching, performance management, and transfer of skills.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of IFRS and relevant legislation

• Proficient in MS Office and Pastel

• Knowledge of risk management processes and frameworks

• Understanding of internal and external audit policies and procedures

• Well-versed in HR best practices

• Ability to analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions

• Ability to explain technical accounting requirements to non-technical people

• Clear communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

• Strong problem-solving skills with effective decision-making

• Ability to apply multidisciplinary business principles to achieve successful outcomes

• Ownership, accountability, and reliability

• Structured approach with excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Ability to work well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team

• Self-motivated, result and deadline-driven

• Leadership and decision-making skills

• Excellent writing and reporting abilities

• Interpersonal and presentation skills

• Attention to detail

• Strategic thinking

Qualifications:

• CA (SA) or CIMA qualification

• 5+ years' post-articles experience

• SAICA articles

• Valid driver’s license