Operational Finance Manager at Hire Resolve

• Are you a highly experienced, hands-on Operational Finance Manager ready to drive financial performance for a fast-growing, innovative group in the automotive and insurance support sector?
• Our client, a leader in the industry, is seeking a meticulous finance professional with a BCom Hons and completed articles to oversee the day-to-day financial operations. This crucial role is based fully in their Sandton office and demands high energy, adaptability, and the ability to manage Gross Profit (GP) analysis, compliance, and a finance team.
• This is a high-impact position with strong potential for growth and significant performance-based bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Strategic Analysis

• Operational Oversight: Oversee and manage all day-to-day financial operations.
• Management Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management reports and financial statements.
• GP Management: Lead Gross Profit (GP) Analysis and management, acting as a key business partner for operational teams.
• Planning & Control: Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and monthly flash results. Drive cost-saving initiatives and strategic financial decision-making.

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a finance team of 5-10 people to ensure high performance, development, and accurate delivery of outputs.
• Compliance & Controls: Manage compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Audit Support: Provide business support and documentation in respect of financial matters.
• Payroll: Conduct Payroll review and analysis.

Treasury & Ledger Management

• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts; oversee Cashbook Management and daily banking.
• Debtors & Creditors: Direct and supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.
• Reconciliations: Manage debtors age analysis, invoice submissions, intercompany creditors, and lead the Payment and Reconciliation review of all 3rd Party Creditors.
• Risk & Approvals: Manage and approve credit limits, credit notes, and manage annual rate reviews and increase implementation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification: BCom Hons with completed articles is the minimum requirement.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification financial management experience.
• Non-Negotiable Expertise: Hands-on operational finance experience (specifically GP management and analysis) and experience managing a team of 5-10 people.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel. Experience with Power Query and Power BI is highly advantageous.
• Attributes: Excellent leadership skills, strong analytical ability, highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable being operationally hands-on.
• Logistics (Non-Negotiable): Must have own reliable transport.