This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a multi-branch environment and can strengthen financial governance, ensure operational compliance, and drive performance in a fast-paced, service-driven business. You will support senior operations, provide financial leadership to branch teams, and ensure accurate reporting and insight across the region. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the complete finance function for the KZN region, covering Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, and General Ledger. Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, flash results, and variance reports. Manage full month-end and year-end close processes. Provide commentary and insight into regional Income Statements and Balance Sheets. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, etc.). Lead and facilitate internal audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies. Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors. Drive the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and rolling projections for the region. Oversee payroll preparation and review for KZN. Authorise and release payments for the region. Conduct monthly stock reconciliations, investigate variances, and support stock management. Perform monthly Debtors reviews, monitor collections, and reduce risk. Hold monthly financial and operational reviews with branch and regional leadership. Provide training, guidance and support to branch administration and finance staff. Travel across multiple branches within KZN to conduct reviews, audits and operational support. Prepare ad hoc financial reports and assist with strategic initiatives as required. Job Experience and Skills Required: CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Minimum 5 years financial management experience, preferably within a regional or multi-branch environment. Strong exposure to audit, compliance, operational finance and reporting. Advanced MS Excel and strong ERP system knowledge. Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders. Able to travel extensively within the KZN region. Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines. Apply now!

A well-established organisation in the multi-branch operational services industry is seeking an accomplished Regional Financial Manager to step into a high-visibility, strategically influential role. This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and enjoys working closely with leadership to elevate business performance. What You Will Be Responsible For: Financial Leadership & Reporting Delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting and guiding decision-making Compliance & Governance Strengthening controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving best practice Budgeting & Forecasting Leading financial planning cycles and contributing to long-term strategy Operational Finance Overseeing day-to-day finance activities across multiple branches Stakeholder Management Partnering with operational and regional leaders to improve performance Ad-Hoc & Strategic Support Supporting business initiatives and continuous improvement projects Minimum Requirements: CA(SA) At least 5 years experience in financial management, ideally within a regional, multi-site or operationally intensive environment Strong grounding in audit, compliance and operational finance Key Skills & Attributes: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability Strong communication and proven leadership capability Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel Flexible and comfortable with extensive travel requirements Strategic mindset with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities If you are ready to take ownership of a regional finance portfolio and make a measurable, long-lasting impact, we would love to connect with you. Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.