Financial Manager - Operations

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB000349/CB

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading multinational company is looking for a dynamic and hands-on Financial Manager to provide strategic financial and commercial direction to the Operations department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive cost efficiency, optimise financial processes, and support long-term business growth in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
Education:
- CA(SA)
or
- BCom with articles

Skills/Experience required:
- At least 8 years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Financial Reporting, Business Development, or Strategic Reporting across multiple industries, including a minimum of 5 years leading a team of two or more.
- Proven track record in P&L management at a divisional level within a multinational company.
- Extensive experience overseeing debtor and creditor teams.
- Practical expertise in working with Oracle systems.
Job Description:
- Set and lead the strategic commercial direction for the Operations and Service Delivery departments.
- Design, implement, and manage financial processes to enhance OPEX, CAPEX, and fixed asset management, driving cost efficiency.
- Cultivate a high-performance team culture, empowering employees to reach their full potential and achieve outstanding business results, while managing SLAs with regional service center resources.
- Provide strong leadership in overseeing relationships with Operations vendors and subcontractors.
- Build and sustain a culture of financial and asset compliance, ensuring full compliance across the Operations department.
- Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Provide financial insights into network performance and CAPEX initiatives.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Advise on contracts for Operations and Maintenance suppliers.
- Manage cash flow processes and financial risks in Operations.
- Drive cost optimization, process efficiency, and compliance.
- Implement financial technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Support strategic decision-making for Operations, Maintenance, NOC, and other teams.
- Provide financial training to stakeholders and ensure business continuity planning.

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