Finance Manager

A client in the motor industry is looking for a young, self-starting CIMA or CA with 5 years post-graduate experience to be a Financial Manager for 9 subsidiaries.

Experience/Qualifications:

• CIMA or Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Proven experience / demonstrable track record in managing the Finance function of SME’s (ideally not large corporate).
• Experience within the motor industry may be advantageous but is not necessary.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self-starter.
• Problem-solver.
• Good team-player.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel domestically as needed.

Duties:

• The candidate will report directly to the Group CFO and will be responsible for the full finance function across the 9 entities.
• Generate consolidated financial reports and analysis on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Detailed analysis of the cash requirements of the business.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to finance policies, procedures, and systems across all teams.
• Be the Finance systems expert for the company developing its effectiveness, accuracy, and integration.
• Compliance with all mandated international tax registrations and statutory requirements.
• Manage and co-ordinate the audit process.
• Develop and implement key strategic projects, specifically around cost optimization.
• Ensure better financial understanding, control, and productivity throughout the value chain.
• Build partnerships across the organization to achieve shared objectives.