Johannesburg: Senior Financial Manager (CA(SA))

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Governance Oversee accurate and timely monthly management reporting Ensure preparation and review of quarterly and annual reporting in line with IFRS Support the preparation and finalisation of Annual Financial Statements Oversee corporate income tax, provisional tax calculations, and related statutory submissions Act as key finance contact during internal and external audits Ensure balance sheet integrity, appropriate provisions, and strong financial controls Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes Drive financial planning across business units Oversee variance analysis and recommend corrective action Conduct scenario and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making Monitor cash flow to ensure financial stability Commercial & Strategic Insight Analyse revenue, margins, expenses, and profitability trends Provide executive-level dashboards and financial presentations Identify financial risks and opportunities Drive cost optimisation and process improvement initiatives Lead special projects and ad hoc financial analysis to support business growth Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals Drive performance management and succession planning Foster a high-performance and collaborative team culture Act as escalation point for finance-related matters Champion continuous improvement and transformation within the finance function Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with operational leaders to understand key business drivers Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability Minimum Requirements CA(SA) qualification (essential) Minimum 8 years experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role At least 5 years experience leading and managing a team Strong financial reporting and tax exposure Recent experience in preparing and reviewing Annual Financial Statements Advanced MS Excel (including modelling and scenario planning) Experience operating in a high-volume transaction environment Industry exposure within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or shared services environments will be advantageous. Ideal Profile Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop teams Commercially astute and analytically strong Confident communicator at senior and executive level Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability Results-driven with high levels of accountability and integrity