Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy
- South Africa
- Contract
- Full-time
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Deliver financial presentations and dashboards.
- Oversee financials, variance analyses, and KPI tracking.
- Manage accounting function to ensure reporting alignment with GAAP while tailoring insights for business leadership.
- Continuously refine reporting systems, tools, and processes to support scalable growth.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and dynamic financial modeling across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Maintain rolling forecasts and scenario models to guide decision-making.
- Partner with sales, operations, and supply chain to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Drive process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency.
- Support the evaluation of acquisition targets, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Build valuation models, analyze deal structures, and participate in due diligence.
- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to inform strategy.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CA, or CFA designation required.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in advisory, audit, corporate finance, or related fields.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (financial modeling, scenario analysis).
- Financial Reporting Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
- Strategic Orientation: Ability to translate financial results into business insights and strategic recommendations.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise materials for executives and board members.
- Mindset: Self-starter with high attention to detail, ownership mentality, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Financial & Reporting Expertise – Strong experience in FP&A, management reporting, and KPI dashboarding.
- Strategic Finance Skills – Ability to link financial performance with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
- M&A Exposure – Familiarity with valuation, due diligence, and deal execution.
- Analytical Rigor & Attention to Detail – Skilled in financial modeling, with precision and accuracy in reporting.
- Executive Communication – Confident preparing and presenting materials for senior leadership, board members, and investors.
- Ownership & Initiative – Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities, and driving initiatives forward.
- Growth Mindset – Eager to refine processes, take on new challenges, and build scalable finance capabilities.