Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003457/SC

Date posted:

Friday, September 12, 2025

Location:

Southgate, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Johannesburg South, Gauteng. Competitive salary.
A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established national supplier to Retail chain stores. We're looking for a results-driven finance professional with a tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, solid experience in financial management, and a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Retail or Wholesale experience is preferred.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards

Manage audits and liaise with external auditors

Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights

Budgeting and Forecasting

Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts

Track performance against budget and conduct variance analysis

Recommend improvements and cost controls

Cash Flow and Risk Management

Oversee daily cash flow and liquidity planning

Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies

Manage investments, debt, and financing activities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Contribute to long-term financial strategies and planning

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth

Provide financial input for new projects and business ventures

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team

Foster continuous improvement and professional development

Set, track, and manage team KPIs

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards

Stay up to date with industry changes and legislative updates

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with other departments to align financial and operational goals

Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support business decisions

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, accounting, or related field

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and Syspro

Deep expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial software

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Proven leadership and team management capabilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills

Ability to convey complex financial information clearly

Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply now!

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