Financial Manager / CFO
- Employer
- Stonebridge Hr Solutions
- Location
- Centurion Centurion, Gauteng Tshwane, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 7, 2025
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Requirements:
Financial Leadership:
- A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CA, or CTA are highly desirable but not essential
- At least 8-10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior financial management role.
- Strong background in the service repair industry or a related field, particularly with subscription and recurring revenue models.
- Proven experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience managing and optimizing debit order systems and subscription-based revenue streams.
- Solid understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proficient in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar).
- In-depth knowledge of cash flow management, financial modelling, and risk assessment.
Financial Leadership:
- Lead and manage the finance department to ensure effective and efficient financial operations.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to the CEO and other senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Establish and manage financial policies and procedures to ensure best practices and compliance.
- Ensure proper financial controls are in place to protect company assets and mitigate risks.
- Oversee the management of subscription-based revenue streams, including the collection, tracking, and reconciliation of debit orders and other recurring payments.
- Implement and improve revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting for subscription revenue.
- Develop strategies to optimize subscription-based revenue growth while minimizing churn and payment failures.
- Analyze trends in subscription revenue and work with the marketing and operations teams to develop strategies to boost customer retention and acquisition.
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, margins, cash flow, and profitability.
- Provide detailed analysis on the financial impact of operational decisions and suggest improvements to enhance profitability.
- Ensure the companys financial systems are integrated with the operational processes to allow real-time financial monitoring and analysis.
- Conduct profitability analyses of service repair contracts, pricing models, and subscription services.
- Data analytics
- Develop and manage the companys budget, including operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Lead the forecasting process to predict future financial performance, adjusting for potential risks or opportunities in the business environment.
- Monitor financial performance against budget, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure effective cash flow management, maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic requirements.
- Oversee working capital management, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Manage relationships with financial institutions, ensuring access to credit facilities and efficient cash management.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Develop and maintain risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
- Oversee audits and work closely with external auditors to ensure a clean audit opinion.
- Lead data analytics initiatives to track and analyze financial, operational, and customer data, providing actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Use data analytics to monitor key business metrics such as revenue performance, customer acquisition and retention, cost management, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the development of dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into the company's financial performance and operational trends.
- Implement data-driven strategies to optimize profitability, improve customer experience, and identify new growth opportunities.
- Oversee the HR function to align with the companys business strategy and financial goals, ensuring the development of competitive compensation structures, employee benefits, and incentive programs.
- Ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations in payroll, taxation, and employee benefits.
- Monitor employee performance, turnover, and engagement, offering financial insights to improve HR strategies and operational effectiveness.
- Supervise the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, and commissions, while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with HR and external payroll providers to optimize payroll efficiency and ensure alignment with the companys budget and compensation strategies.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on financial processes and reporting.
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