Senior Finance Manager

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Our client, a dynamic and established organization within the property development sector based in the Western Cape, fosters a collaborative and innovative team culture. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager to join their team and contribute to their strategic growth and financial excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements. Your expertise will support business decisions and strategic planning, particularly related to property development projects and investments. You will monitor key financial metrics to ensure the company's financial health, develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with departmental leaders, and provide regular updates on financial performance versus budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. Your oversight of cash flow management will be crucial to maintaining sufficient liquidity for operations and project funding. You will implement effective strategies for managing receivables and payables, ensuring timely payments, and managing banking relationships with commercial banks, development finance institutions, and other lenders. Negotiating banking facilities, overseeing debt covenants, managing loan applications and drawdowns, and ensuring optimal funding structures will be key components of your role. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards in South Africa. Coordination with external auditors during annual audits and working closely with the management team to develop long-term financial strategies are essential parts of your responsibilities. Providing financial modeling and analysis for business expansion, property acquisitions, investments, and cost management will support the company's growth. Cross-functional collaboration within the organization, including managing intercompany transactions and loan structures, will also be expected. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and possess CA(SA) or a similar professional qualification. A minimum of five years in a senior financial management role within the property industry is required. You should have a robust understanding of South African financial regulations and tax laws, coupled with strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, cash flow management, project finance, and leadership. This full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and strategic financial management. While salary details are not disclosed, the package is negotiable. If you are a proactive financial leader ready to make an impact within a vibrant property development environment, we invite you to apply now and become a vital part of our client’s journey towards continued success.