Financial Manager at Senwes

What you’ll do

As Finance Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring Hinterland’s financial health and long-term success. You will:

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of our financial strategy.
• Drive a strong cost management culture across the business.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Provide commercial insight, risk assessment, and financial interpretation to guide decision-making.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and continuous process improvement.
• Build strong relationships across divisions and branches, while setting clear performance standards and fostering a positive team culture.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify business drivers and improve branch performance.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital investment to safeguard financial sustainability.
• Implement financial controls and ensure compliance with legislation, tax, and governance requirements.
• Analyse trends and deliver actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Act as a key advisor to management by challenging assumptions and promoting sound commercial decisions.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIMA, or Professional Accountant (SA).
• Strong knowledge of South African regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
• Background in retail, agriculture, agri-mechanisation and fuels industries will be a strong advantage.