Senior Project Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
The Senior Project Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial perf

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Advise project teams on cost optimization and financial risk mitigation.

Invoicing & Collections

• Ensure timeous invoicing to the client in terms of the contract.
• Reporting of invoice variances to the stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure collections within the terms of the contract and the provisions of the collections policy.

Project Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead financial audits and reviews related to project activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting for all projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership to align financial goals.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as the financial point of contact for external partners and auditors.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for projects.
• Track key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial transactions and decisions.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor project financial analysts.
• Ensure the financial and systems training of new project managers and refresher training for existing project managers.
• Promote best practices in financial management across project teams.

International Accounting

• Assistance with the registration of international entities.
• Establishment of minimum operating controls of a new entity.
• Ensure proper record keeping, financial management and compliance, including international tax and exchange control.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project financial management.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in international accounting, especially Africa and Middle East.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-million Rand projects as well as foreign currency projects.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including IFRS and GAAP.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, Oracle, MS Excel).

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong adaptability and change management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.

• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism.