Finance Manager (Commercial & Reporting) – CA(SA)

SUMMARY:

Finance Manager (Commercial & Reporting) – CA(SA)

The Opportunity

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting within strict deadlines
• Review monthly management accounts for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare sales reporting including sales flash and backorders
• Assist with the preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements
• Compile quarterly and year-end reporting packs in accordance with IFRS
• Manage corporate income tax, including provisional tax calculations and submissions (IT14s, ITSDs)
• Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance
• Act as key point of contact for internal and external auditors and ensure resolution of audit findings
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and oversee provisions, including year-end assessments

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Drive budget development in collaboration with General Managers
• Maintain and update sales forecasts (pipeline)
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support business decisions

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Analyse revenue, margins, costs, and profitability trends
• Provide financial dashboards, reports, and presentations to leadership
• Support quarterly business reviews through clear and concise reporting
• Monitor financial performance against budget and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct cost and cost-benefit analysis to improve operational efficiency
• Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Drive process improvements and identify automation opportunities

Operational & Finance Oversight

• Coordinate and support stock takes
• Review fixed asset useful lives for year-end reporting
• Oversee payroll submissions, validation, and posting to the general ledger
• Manage payment releases
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of financial data across functions

Business Partnering

• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand key business drivers
• Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives and projects
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
• Support cross-functional projects with financial impact

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification (essential)
• 3–5 years’ experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role
• Strong experience in financial reporting, tax, and financial analysis
• Recent experience preparing and/or reviewing annual financial statements
• Advanced MS Excel (including modelling and scenario analysis)
• Experience in a high-volume transaction environment

• Manufacturing, industrial, or shared services environment exposure

Candidate Profile

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Commercially astute with sound business judgment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-driven
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach