Financial Manager

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Salary: R1.5 million – R2.2 million per annum
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or site-based, with flexibility depending on operational requirements
Industry: Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Manager to lead the financial function of a construction business. This is a senior role requiring both strategic financial leadership and direct involvement in day-to-day financial operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive management and operational stakeholders to ensure sound financial management, accurate reporting, effective controls, regulatory compliance and informed business decision-making.

Construction industry experience is essential, as is the ability to work with the financial systems and project-related requirements relevant to the sector. Experience with BuildSmart accounting software is required or highly advantageous, subject to confirmation of the client's specific system.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the full finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements and executive reports.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial legislation and internal policies.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Monitor financial performance, profitability, costs and project-related financial results.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Flow

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.

• Monitor budgets against actual performance and investigate variances.

• Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity requirements.

• Support financial planning across projects and business operations.

• Identify financial risks and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Controls, Risk and Compliance

• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, governance frameworks and risk-management processes.

• Oversee tax compliance, statutory submissions and coordination of external audits.

• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and reporting standards are maintained.

• Oversee insurance-related financial administration and risk considerations.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve financial processes.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Oversee the effective use of accounting and financial management systems, including BuildSmart where applicable.

• Lead or contribute to finance process improvements and systems implementation initiatives.

• Improve the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of financial data and reporting.

• Ensure financial systems support operational requirements and management decision-making.

Executive and Team Leadership

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to executive management and operational teams.

• Lead, develop and manage the finance team, promoting accountability and high performance.

• Work collaboratively with project, commercial, procurement and operational stakeholders.

• Contribute to business strategy, commercial planning and organisational performance.

• Oversee relevant finance-related HR and industrial relations matters in collaboration with the appropriate departments.

Minimum Requirements

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

• At least 7 years' relevant financial experience, including experience in a financial management role.

• Proven construction industry experience is essential.

• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, tax and audit.

• Experience managing and developing finance teams.

• Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards and financial legislation.

• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems.

• Working knowledge of insurance, basic HR and industrial relations matters.

• Ability to operate at both executive and hands-on operational levels.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Honours degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.

• Professional designation such as CA(SA), CIMA or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Experience with BuildSmart accounting software.

• Experience leading finance process improvements or financial systems implementations.

• Experience managing finance in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Strong commercial and project-finance understanding within the construction sector.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.

• Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• High levels of accuracy, integrity and accountability.

• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Remuneration and Work Arrangement

• Salary: R1.5 million – R2.2 million per annum.

• Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng.

• Work arrangement: Flexible hybrid or site-based, depending on business and operational requirements.

Candidates must have a strong financial management background and demonstrable experience in the construction industry to be considered.