Description / Synopsis

A senior finance leadership role responsible for financial governance, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational oversight for their division. The Finance Manager will oversee shared services functions, working capital, audit processes, and a small multidisciplinary finance team. This role suits a hands‑on leader who is comfortable validating financial information both analytically and through on‑site operational engagement. The position requires a technically strong CA(SA) with disciplined leadership, strong operational insight, and the ability to partner closely with General Managers of Operations.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) essential

• Minimum 8 years post‑articles experience, including senior management exposure

• Strong operational finance background (equipment, mining, manufacturing or similar)

• Experience managing internal controls, compliance and working capital

• Proven ability to work closely with operational managers and challenge assumptions

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, corporate governance, tax legislation and financial reporting

• Experience managing small multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong analytical, communication and leadership capability

• SAP/ERP systems experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance, reporting and compliance for the division

• Oversee shared services functions (general ledger, accounts payable, intercompany)

• Manage internal controls and ensure adherence to governance standards

• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations, including payroll

• Drive working capital optimisation and weekly cash forecasting

• Partner with operational teams to validate work‑in‑progress and operational costing

• Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings promptly

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes

• Implement system and process improvements across finance operations

• Manage supplier relationships and regional risk registers

• Coach, develop and lead a multidisciplinary finance team

• Support operational decision‑making with financial and commercial insight

Soft Skills / Additional Info

• Strong managerial presence and disciplined leadership style

• Assertive, proactive and able to operate under pressure

• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability

• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders

• Comfortable with hands‑on operational engagement (workshops, sites, WIP checks)

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Resilient, accountable and committed to high ethical standards