Financial Manager

A solid professional services firm in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal is offering a stable role for a committed Financial Manager. You will be trusted to work independently while contributing to wider team goals.

Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. Expect a structured environment with clear processes and strong leadership. The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• A professional accounting or finance qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised designation.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.