Western Cape: Finance Manager – Operations posted by Communicate Finance

About the Role

As a key member of the finance team at Communicate Finance, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager – Operations to oversee the financial management of multiple business units. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and statutory compliance, while also driving cost control, procurement, and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day financial management across multiple business units
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and performance analysis to senior leadership
• Drive cost control through detailed budget vs actual analysis, identification of cost drivers, and implementation of savings initiatives
• Oversee procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract management, and adherence to purchasing protocols
• Manage stock controls, including monthly counts, spot checks, slow-moving stock identification, and compliance with receiving procedures
• Lead treasury activities including payment approvals, cash-flow forecasting, banking reconciliations, and cash controls
• Maintain oversight of fixed assets, fleet management, and asset disposals, ensuring accurate registers and safeguarding of assets
• Ensure accurate payroll inputs, review payroll reports, and monitor staffing costs against approved structures
• Monitor accounts receivable and debtor ageing, highlighting risks and supporting resolution
• Manage tax compliance including VAT, payroll taxes, and annual income tax calculations
• Coordinate external audits and support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards
• Act as a finance partner to operational leadership, supporting decision-making, risk mitigation, and operational controls
• Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring high performance
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including auditors, suppliers, and financial institutions
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and operational support as required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a financial manager in an operational finance role within a complex, multi-entity environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control, procurement, and cash flow management
• Experience managing fixed assets, stock controls, and operational financial processes
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, operational settings

Qualifications

• Completed articles beneficial
• Completed Tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting

Salary & Benefits

No information available.