Senior Financial manager at Ellahi Consulting

Job Overview

• The Senior Finance Manager plays a critical role in steering the company’s financial strategy, ensuring sound financial practices, and enabling business growth. This role encompasses oversight of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting to enhance strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar finance leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, forecasting, and risk management
• Experience in managing working capital, liquidity, and cash flow optimization
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, cost control, and business performance improvement
• Deep understanding of tax regulations, corporate governance, and compliance

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Finnivo / Roll-Up Sheets is an advantage

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Strategy:

• Develop and manage financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee daily operations of the finance team, enhance process efficiency, manage working capital, and optimize cash flow. Ensure compliance with audits, risk management protocols, corporate insurance, and governance standards.

Payroll Management:

• Supervise payroll processing, reconciliations, tax compliance, and liaise with payroll service providers.

Forecasting & Planning:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support strategic goals.

Board Engagement:

• Prepare documentation and reports for Board, Audit & Risk, and Investment Committee meetings.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial plans with overall business goals
• Leadership & People Management: Skilled in team leadership and talent development
• Analytical Skills: Financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with executives, auditors, regulators, and board members
• Process Improvement: Track record of automation and cost-saving initiatives
• Communication: Able to convey financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and make informed decisions