Job & Company Descriptions A FMCG company located in the northern part of Johannesburg is seeking an immediate Financial Manager to join their finance team.
As a
Financial Manager you will responsible for the following:
Financial Reporting: - Generate management reports by analyzing and consolidating financial results (P&L) on a regular basis.
- Conduct cost and trend analyses, presenting findings to executives and business unit leaders.
- Prepare and consolidate PowerPoint presentations with financial data and variance commentary.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities with the finance team.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial information is accessible to business units and executives.
- Review and submit monthly business reports and profit estimates.
- Manage working capital, cash resources, and operational expenditures.
- Prepare annual financial statements and VAT returns.
- Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations and assist with audit inquiries.
Financial Planning: - Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Review expenditures against budgets, partnering with unit leaders to recommend efficiencies.
- Update financial forecasts based on the latest estimates, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Provide strategic guidance for budgeting.
Financial Analysis: - Analyze variances and develop commentary on performance deviations from budget targets.
- Monitor profitability through various analyses of actual vs. budget and forecast.
- Identify and track risks and opportunities related to budgets and forecasts.
Business Partnering: - Collaborate with business unit leaders to align financial performance with organizational goals.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses and prepare financial information as needed.
- Support ad-hoc projects with financial analysis and modeling.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate external audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and address operational issues.
Risk and Internal Controls: - Monitor compliance with relevant laws and reporting regulations.
- Oversee internal and external audits, managing findings and implementing controls.
- Develop policies to mitigate financial fraud and protect assets.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Leadership: - Manage and develop a team of seven, using a coaching and mentoring approach.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Job Experience and Skills Required: Completed Bcom in Finance or Completed CIMA
Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in a similar position
FMCG or Retail industry experience is preferred
