Finance Manager - MORE Collection Journeys at MORE Family Collection

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting / Finance (essential)
• CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5–8 years in a financial role
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management position
• Experience in hospitality, tourism, travel logistics, or multi‑entity structures (advantageous)
• Strong accounting software knowledge (Sage or similar)
• Advanced Excel proficiency essential and PowerBI.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Manage the full monthly financial reporting cycle for the Journeys division.
• Prepare management accounts with commentary, variance analysis, and recommendations.
• Monitor profitability of routes, itineraries, charters, shuttles, and associated services.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision‑making.
• Consolidate financial results for the General Manager and Group Financial Manager.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes for the Journeys division.
• Track performance against budget and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Analyse cost structures including fuel, fleet, suppliers, and third‑party services.
• Ensure pricing models and recovery structures remain commercially accurate.
• Support negotiations of STO contracts with third‑party suppliers alongside the General Manager.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Approve payments within delegated authority and enforce procurement controls.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and ensure accurate capturing.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain strong internal financial controls and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring a clean audit outcome.

Financial Operations Oversight

• Oversee billing, reconciliations, debtors, creditors, and Bill Back processes.
• Ensure suppliers, partners, and logistics vendors are accurately and timeously paid.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing and documentation for all financial records.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimise financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across finance operations.
• Support the implementation of new systems and technological upgrades.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Work collaboratively with Group Finance, Reservations, Logistics, Operations, and Partner teams.
• Support costing of new routes, promotions, services, and partnership opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance for strategic projects and growth initiatives.
• Attend operational meetings and provide financial insight and direction.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage the Finance Administrator and support broader Journeys staffing needs.
• Assign tasks, track performance, and identify development needs.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Support Group Finance with consolidations, reporting, and corporate initiatives.
• Assist with audits, system migrations, and group‑wide financial projects.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Group Financial Manager or Exco.

Managing Offshore Operations

• The Finance Manager oversees all offshore operational and financial activities supporting MORE Collection Journeys.
• This responsibility ensures governance, operational efficiency, compliance, and financial accuracy for all offshore‑linked functions.
• Oversee daily functioning of offshore operational units.
• Ensure offshore workflows, documentation, and communication standards are maintained.
• Monitor offshore operational outputs for service quality and SOP compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of offshore financial transactions.
• Manage offshore petty cash, reconciliations, and spending against budget.
• Review and authorise offshore expenses in alignment with financial controls.
• Maintain complete documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations, billing, and supplier charges for offshore operations.
• Maintain alignment between offshore teams and onshore team, reservations, and finance.
• Manage offshore systems, equipment, tools, consumables, and workspace requirements.
• Maintain asset registers for offshore‑managed resources.
• Conduct periodic facility checks for functionality, utilities, and safety.
• Ensure offshore operations follow internal controls, financial procedures, and external compliance requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Act as the finance liaison for offshore suppliers and service providers.
• Resolve discrepancies or issues arising from offshore transactions.
• Maintain strong supplier and partner relationships.
• Provide monthly and ad hoc reporting on offshore operations and financial performance to group finance team.
• Identify process gaps and efficiencies for continuous improvement.
• Lead or support initiatives aimed at strengthening offshore operations.