Finance Manager CA(SA) | Healthcare & Distribution

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Minimum Requirements CA(SA) qualification Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical distribution, FMCG, logistics, or distribution environments advantageous Strong understanding and practical application of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and IFRS 16 (Leases) Proven experience managing a finance team Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills ERP system experience advantageous Strong stakeholder management and business partnering abilities Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Oversee the full finance function and month-end reporting process Prepare and review monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies Manage the preparation of annual financial statements Drive accurate and timely reporting across multiple business units Technical Accounting & Compliance Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 revenue recognition requirements Manage lease accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS 16 Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance matters Continuously strengthen financial controls and governance processes Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes Monitor business performance against budgets and strategic objectives Deliver insightful variance analysis and recommendations Support long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives Develop financial models to support decision-making Commercial Finance & Business Partnering Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability Monitor margins, pricing strategies, and operational performance Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements Support investment decisions through financial analysis and business cases Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership Leadership & Team Development Lead and mentor the finance team Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Drive process enhancement initiatives and system optimisation Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a professional who is: Technically strong with excellent IFRS knowledge Commercially minded and strategically focused Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment A strong communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven Comfortable balancing operational finance with strategic leadership responsibilities Why Join This Opportunity? Senior leadership exposure within a growing organisation Opportunity to influence strategic and commercial decisions Broad exposure across healthcare and distribution operations Strong career progression prospects Dynamic and high-performance environment Competitive executive-level remuneration package This opportunity is ideal for a CA(SA) with 5+ years post-articles experience looking to step into a visible leadership role where they can combine technical accounting excellence with commercial finance and business partnering. Apply today and take the next step in your finance leadership career. For more exciting opportunities within Financial Management, Commercial Finance, Healthcare Finance, Distribution Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, CA(SA), IFRS, Business Partnering, and Executive Finance , contact: Monique Du Preez Senior Recruitment Consultant | Network Recruitment Apply Now 🚀