Financial Manager - Inland BU

*ROLE OVERVIEW* * Provide support to the Inland Business Unit, through information analyses (e.g. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, budget, etc.), preparation of operational data/analyses for publication to various constituents throughout the Inland Business Unit (management, sales, product management, operations, etc.) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions and ensure profitability * Primary responsibilities will include assisting operations team in the monthly operations review, identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, contract management and periodic analysis of operations performance * Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting financial and management information in the Inland Business Unit *KEY OUTPUTS* * Provide overall financial leadership within the Inland Business Unit as a profit centre aligned with Group Finance * Partner with Inland Business Unit Management Team in determining financial impact due to product cost reductions, new product roll out, etc. and prepare periodic forecasts to update management on projected results * Prepare monthly analysis of cost of production and operational expenses against prior year and budget, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks * Analyse financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets * Identify, investigate, and analyse potential operational improvement. As appropriate, based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.) * Responsible for providing financial advice and support to enable management to make sound business decisions * Provide and interpret financial information * Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends * Research and report on factors influencing business performance * Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk * Implement group policies and procedures and ensure internal controls are in place to minimize risk * Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities * Liaise with auditors (internal and external audit) * Manage administrative and financial staff members * Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation * Responsible for IFRS compliance within the Inland Business Unit * Internal reporting to Inland Business Unit management team * Monthly forecasting * Involvement in acquisition integration and due diligences (project dependent) * Ad hoc financial projects * Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, processes, and regulations *MINIMUM QUALIFICATION* * Degree in Accounting/Finance * Post graduate degree preferred * CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred *EXPERIENCE*