Operations Financial Manager - Grabouw at Fruitways

Job Details

We have an exciting career opportunity for a self-disciplined, determined and confident individual who will perform a supporting role to our Packing Services business units. Your ability to work independently and accurately in a pressurized environment as well as building interpersonal relationships will be advantageous. Reporting to the Financial Director, you will be required to travel between the three operational sites in the Grabouw/Vyeboom area with your base office in Molteno, Glen Elgin.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Group Finance objectives, translating them into efficient operational business processes.
• Coordinate timely and professional feedback to customers, maintaining effective communication with Group Finance.
• Establish action plans for financial and risk management, consulting stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
• Analyse financial information and propose solutions for business process improvements and project analysis requests.
• Interpret financial data, adjusting forecasts, aligning critical volume drivers, and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• Develop and introduce processes, financial models, and measurable targets to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain and improve monthly management packs, evaluate reports, and assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Review revenue calculation, cashflow forecasts, Capex budget, and conduct ad hoc financial modelling.
• Review internal controls, propose improvements, and regularly assess financial and operational risks.
• Manage a small team, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and identifying and developing talent.

Requirements: 

• BCom Management Accounting Degree or relevant accounting qualification with CIMA, SAIPA or similar
• 5+ years relevant experience post articles, preferably within a production environment
• 2+ years minimum management experience
• Thorough financial and corporate governance knowledge
• Proven understanding of interrelationship between financial and operational processes
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• The successful candidate needs a good sense for attention to detail, project management skills, written and verbal communication, ability to maintain internal and external stakeholder relations