Finance Manager - Operations
Communicate Recruitment Cape Town
Own day-to-day financial management across multiple business units, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and statutory compliance
Prepare and present monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and performance analysis to senior leadership
Drive cost control through detailed budget vs actual analysis, identification of cost drivers, and implementation of savings initiatives
Oversee procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract management, and adherence to purchasing protocols
Manage stock controls, including monthly counts, spot checks, slow-moving stock identification, and compliance with receiving procedures
Lead treasury activities including payment approvals, cash-flow forecasting, banking reconciliations, and cash controls
Maintain oversight of fixed assets, fleet management, and asset disposals, ensuring accurate registers and safeguarding of assets
Ensure accurate payroll inputs, review payroll reports, and monitor staffing costs against approved structures
Monitor accounts receivable and debtor ageing, highlighting risks and supporting resolution
Coordinate external audits and support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards
Act as a finance partner to operational leadership, supporting decision-making, risk mitigation, and operational controls
Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring high performance
Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including auditors, suppliers, and financial institutions
Minimum 5 + years in an operational finance role within a complex, multi- entity environment
Experience in cost control, procurement and cashflow management
Experience managing fixed assets, stock controls, and operational financial processes
Prepare and present monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and performance analysis to senior leadership
Drive cost control through detailed budget vs actual analysis, identification of cost drivers, and implementation of savings initiatives
Oversee procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract management, and adherence to purchasing protocols
Manage stock controls, including monthly counts, spot checks, slow-moving stock identification, and compliance with receiving procedures
Lead treasury activities including payment approvals, cash-flow forecasting, banking reconciliations, and cash controls
Maintain oversight of fixed assets, fleet management, and asset disposals, ensuring accurate registers and safeguarding of assets
Ensure accurate payroll inputs, review payroll reports, and monitor staffing costs against approved structures
Monitor accounts receivable and debtor ageing, highlighting risks and supporting resolution
Manage tax compliance including VAT, payroll taxes, and annual income tax calculations
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow forecastsCoordinate external audits and support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards
Act as a finance partner to operational leadership, supporting decision-making, risk mitigation, and operational controls
Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring high performance
Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including auditors, suppliers, and financial institutions
Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and operational support as required
Skills & Experience: Hospitality or tourism industry experience beneficial
Proven experience as a financial managerMinimum 5 + years in an operational finance role within a complex, multi- entity environment
Experience in cost control, procurement and cashflow management
Experience managing fixed assets, stock controls, and operational financial processes
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, operational settings
Qualification: Completed articles beneficial
Completed Tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting
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