We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Finance Manager to join the team based at head office. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective financial management and smooth operation of our Durban and Cape Town facilities.

A Financial Manager is a strategic leader who oversees all financial aspects of a company, providing fiscal guidance to drive growth and profitability, focusing on developing financial strategies, preparing budgets and forecasts, managing cash flow, analysing financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing actionable insights to support business objectives. By expertly navigating the financial landscape, Financial Managers aims to empower the company to make informed decisions and achieve its goals

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Create and monitor annual budgets and forecasts, providing regular updates to senior management

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements

• Strategic Insights: Analyse financial data and provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making

• Cash Flow Management: Oversee the company's cash flow, ensuring proper allocation and investment of funds

• Risk Management: Manage risk through insurance, hedging and other financial instruments, ensuring the company's financial stability

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives and drive growth

• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability, driving the company's financial success

• Financial Record Management: Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial records, transactions and documentation

Core Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to manage finance deadlines and multiple inputs

• Commercial and financial literacy, including the ability to understand labour cost impact

• Clear communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills

• Conflict-resolution ability when dealing with senior management and difficult customers

• Ability to work across HR, finance, operations, depot managers, senior managers and external service providers

• Continuously explore and investigate new revenue opportunities

• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and external consultants to ensure that divergent deliverables are met as required

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory requirements

• Proven track record of success in financial management and strategic planning

• Experience in risk management and financial instruments

• High integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, deadline discipline, communication ability and sound judgement

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; a Master's degree (MBA or M. Com) or professional certification (such as SAICA, SAIPA, CA(SA), CPA, or ACCA) is often preferred

• 8 -10 years of experience in financial management practices and principles at managerial level

• 5 years at a managerial role

• Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills, with the ability to prepare reconciliations, reports and variance reviews

• Relevant work experience within logistics, warehouse and shipping

• Finance System and Linersuite is an added advantage

• Advanced skills in interpretation and analysis of financial reports

• A proven experience running profit and loss divisions/companies

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory requirements

• Proven track record of success in financial management and strategic planning

• Experience in risk management and financial instruments

• High integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, deadline discipline, communication ability and sound judgement