Operational Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a hands-on, commercially astute Operational Financial Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and markets. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in an operational, fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering with the business, and takes pride in strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and enabling sound commercial decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Financial Management & Reporting:
  • Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, and transactional processing
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and detailed financial reports
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial information
  • Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights on cost control and profitability
  • Manage the annual external audit process end-to-end
• Operational & Commercial Support:
  • Partner with operational and departmental leaders to support business performance
  • Conduct monthly reviews of divisional revenue trackers, ensuring accurate capturing in the ERP system
  • Support commercial teams with quarterly budgeting and performance analysis
  • Provide training, guidance, and ad hoc support to the accountant, junior accountant, and regional commercial teams
  • Drive clean-up initiatives by coordinating internal teams and external consultants
• Compliance, Governance & Controls:
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (with support from payroll teams and external consultants where applicable)
  • Maintain and continuously improve internal financial controls and procedures
  • Manage internal and external audits and address findings proactively
  • Coordinate and manage tax audits with external consultants
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and governance frameworks
• Cash Flow & Treasury:
  • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements
  • Oversee banking relationships, payments, and reconciliations
  • Monitor debtors and creditors to ensure optimal cash management
• Team & Stakeholder Management:
  • Supervise and support the Accountant and Junior Accountant
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance management
  • Act as the key finance liaison with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g. BCom, SAIPA, and CIMA) – advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant financial management experience
• Industry experience in a fast-paced or services environment – advantageous
• Experience working across multiple markets or regions – advantageous

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision highly advantageous)
• Advanced Excel capability
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Hands-on, operationally focused, and a true team player
• Proactive, results-driven, and solutions-oriented
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Confident decision-maker with a commercial mindset