Transactional Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Calling all immediately available Financial Managers from FMCG / Retail!

POSITION INFO:
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.

• Completed BCom in Finance or completed CIMA
• Minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience in a similar position
• FMCG or Retail industry experience is preferred