Transactional Financial Manager

Network Recruitment • Other • Johannesburg, South Africa • 4h ago

An FMCG company, based in the north of Johannesburg, is currently looking for a immediately available Financial Manager to join their financial team.

As a Financial Manager you will responsible for the following:

Financial Reporting:
- Produce management reports by analyzing and consolidating financial results (P&L) regularly.
- Conduct cost and trend analysis; present 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 close activities with the finance team.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial information is available for 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.
- Conduct monthly general ledger reconciliations and assist with audit queries.
Financial Planning:
- Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
- Review expenditure 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, developing 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 budget 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.