Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager I Woodstock, Cape Town I Permanent

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the transactional finance function for the UK and Ireland region, including payroll and coding teams
• Manage the month end close process, including accruals and prepayments review
• Preparation of financial reporting to management and the Board
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis through regular finance reports
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting opex costs and other below-EBITDA P&L items
• Business partnering with Business Unit leads to deliver monthly opex reviews
• Drive improved P&L performance through cost efficiencies and optimisation
• Implement enhancements to financial processes and controls as part of a culture of continuous improvement
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support the UK, Ireland and UAE annual financial audit process
• Overview of local tax (corporate and employment) and regulatory compliance
• Other ad-hoc duties when required

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to manage time and consistently meet deadlines
• Demonstrates commercial acumen when reporting financial performance
• Excellent leadership and ability to drive team performance
• Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times
• Proven track record of problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience

• Fully qualified CA (or equivalent) finance professional (essential)
• 3+ years post-qualified experience in an operational finance role (essential)
• Hands-on experience with key financial systems (e.g. expense management, payroll, forecasting, business intelligence)