Financial Manager

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the automotive or manufacturing industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of its unique financial complexities and operational demands.

Duties include:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and statutory filings (IFRS/GAAP compliant). Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Cash Flow Management: Optimize working capital, manage cash flow, and develop strategies to improve liquidity and profitability.
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Implement robust cost accounting systems and methodologies. Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce expenditures across the business.
• Strategic Support: Partner with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making, business development, and investment appraisals.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring strong internal controls are in place and adhered to.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with departments such as operations and SCM, to ensure financial strategies align with overall business objectives and support effective decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 2 years in a senior financial role within the automotive or manufacturing industry is essential.
• Demonstrable expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and production finance specific to the automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (preferably SAP, ) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax laws.