East London: Finance Manager (Automotive)

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Reporting and Governance Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Compile management accounts, board reports, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements, including variance analysis and explanations Establish and maintain reporting controls, including review processes Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual forecasting, budgeting, and investment planning processes to meet Group requirements Conduct monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc variance analyses Treasury Manage cash flow forecasting and secure sufficient liquidity for ongoing business operations Build and maintain strong relationships with financial partners, including banks, auditors and insurers Supervise debtor management, insurance, foreign exchange, financing, factoring, and related commercial functions Safeguard commercial contracts and company documentation, ensuring compliance with authorization and delegation policies Accounting, Administration and Internal Controls Direct daily operations of the finance team Validate reconciliations and accuracy of debtors, creditors, cash book, asset, stock, and general ledger balances in financial reports Enhance accounting systems, data integrity, reporting controls, and finance-related policies Support company administration alongside the Managing Director, including office management, facility matters, and special projects Audit, Tax and Compliance Coordinate interim and year-end audits, manage annual audit packs, financial statements, and respond to auditor queries Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax obligations, supported by reconciliations and compliance checks Assist with company secretarial duties and statutory compliance requirements Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or similar field 810 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or plant controlling environments Proven ability to lead a small finance/admin team and collaborate with operations, Group finance, auditors, banks, and senior management Honors, CTA, CA(SA), CIMA, CGMA, or equivalent professional qualification will be advantageous Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP or SAP S/4HANA preferred Familiarity with OneStream or similar Group reporting systems is advantageous Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Skills and Abilities: Accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment Well-organized with structured planning and follow-through capabilities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and variance analysis abilities Effective communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization