Description of the Role The financial manager will partner with the business in the provision of financial expertise and advice and develop supporting processes that continuously enhance the delivery of financial services. Coordinate the budget preparation and manage the process throughout the budget period in accordance with guidelines and assumptions. Monitor and report variance analysis to support decision making and guide management in taking corrective action on budget variances Record, interrogate and manage costs with associated drivers in the production, analysis and use of information for decision-making in the business. Plan and apply relevant principles to accurately record, adjust and reconcile financial transactions and events. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation according to professional financial accounting and reporting standards. Analyse the financial statements and data to provide insights about the financial performance and position of the business unit(s). Use analytics to identify variances and root causes, and propose appropriate solutions Prepare and report on the businesss operations and financial conditions. Manage the business unit reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting and implement optimal processes to deliver management information according to the reporting cycle Maximise productivity through efficient planning of people and processes to drive optimal utilisation of available resources; identify and implement improvements to accounting and reporting processes Execute relevant internal controls to ensure the integrity of operations, financial and accounting practices. Evaluate risk factors that could adversely affect the business unit(s). Implement procedures to mitigate identified risks or exposure to risk, and disclose risk information to relevant internal and external stakeholders Review and prepare tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulation; provide advice and solutions to business tax matters Skill and Experience Focused and Sustained Attention Problem Solving Interpersonal Agility Financial Accounting and Reporting Acumen Cost Accounting and Cost Management Acumen Business Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting Financial Analysis Technical knowledge IFRS 17 3 years of working experience in financial services, post qualification Education: CA(SA) – SAICA qualification