Finance Manager - Operations

Reference: CTF022747-AM-1

In this high-impact Finance Manager role, you’ll lead complex, multi-entity finance operations while working side by side with senior leadership to shape strategy and drive results. It’s a unique blend of hands-on execution and commercial influence, optimizing costs, strengthening controls, and guiding decisions that matter. If you thrive on building structure, streamlining processes, and steering outcomes in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to take ownership and elevate your career.
Duties & Responsibilities

Own day-to-day financial management across multiple business units, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and statutory compliance
Prepare and present monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and performance analysis to senior leadership
Drive cost control through detailed budget vs actual analysis, identification of cost drivers, and implementation of savings initiatives
Oversee procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract management, and adherence to purchasing protocols
Manage stock controls, including monthly counts, spot checks, slow-moving stock identification, and compliance with receiving procedures
Lead treasury activities including payment approvals, cash-flow forecasting, banking reconciliations, and cash controls
Maintain oversight of fixed assets, fleet management, and asset disposals, ensuring accurate registers and safeguarding of assets
Ensure accurate payroll inputs, review payroll reports, and monitor staffing costs against approved structures
Monitor accounts receivable and debtor ageing, highlighting risks and supporting resolution
Manage tax compliance including VAT, payroll taxes, and annual income tax calculations
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow forecasts
Coordinate external audits and support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards
Act as a finance partner to operational leadership, supporting decision-making, risk mitigation, and operational controls
Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring high performance
Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including auditors, suppliers, and financial institutions
Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and operational support as required

Skills & Experience:
Hospitality or tourism industry experience beneficial
Proven experience as a financial manager
Minimum 5 + years in an operational finance role within a complex, multi- entity environment
Experience in cost control, procurement and cashflow management
Experience managing fixed assets, stock controls, and operational financial processes
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, operational settings

Qualification:
Completed articles beneficial
Completed Tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022747.

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Package & Remuneration

R 500 000 - R 600 000 - Annually