FINANCE MANAGER – Kyalami (Jhb)

Highly Competitive Package on Offer based on Qualification and relevant years of experience

Leading Energy Group is seeking a strategic and operational Finance Manager to lead the finance function across all entities.

You are a finance leader who is honest, energetic, intelligent, innovate and entrepreneurial in nature with the drive to make both a strategic and operational impact across the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop, implement, and monitor financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Prepare and manage the company’s annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and advise on financial performance improvement.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting in compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reconciliations and audits are completed accurately.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and financial reporting systems.

3. Procurement & Stores Management:

• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while meeting quality and timeline requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms in line with financial objectives.
• Ensure efficient and accurate stores management to support project needs and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Implement and monitor policies for inventory control, stock levels, and asset management.

4. Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Accuracy:

• Ensure accuracy in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) process by overseeing and verifying quantities, costs, and materials to prevent discrepancies.
• Ensure that the BOQ is always up to date with current market prices or agreed supplier pricing for specified time periods.
• Collaborate with project and procurement teams to align BOQ with project budgets and timelines.
• Establish and enforce quality checks in the BOQ process to enhance financial forecasting and cost control.

5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the company has adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely collections and payments (both internal and external).
• Optimize working capital and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and financial institutions.

6. Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal regulations, including audits and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial governance processes.
• Ensure collaboration with internal stakeholders with regards Tax and Insurance to reduce costs with mitigating risks.

7. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of finance personnel.
• Collaborate with other department heads, such as project management, procurement, and operations, to support cross-functional objectives.
• Ensure 1-on-1 discussions are followed by rigorous utilisation of the team’s skills to achieve set outcomes.
• Manage team performance according to set KPI’s.

8. Vendor & Contract Management:

• Oversee financial aspects of vendor and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments while managing favourable contract terms and cost control.
• Ensure effective cost, supply, and SLA agreements are in place with all suppliers. This includes materials, services, labour, hardware.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required

• CA(SA) / CIMA or related qualification
• Minimum 3-4 years post-articles experience, including at least 2 years in a senior financial leadership role gained within the manufacturing / engineering / renewable energy or related industry
• Proven track record in leading a small Finance team as well as end-to-end finance functions, including accounting, reporting, treasury, budgeting, and funding operations across manufacturing, engineering, construction and operational businesses
• Experience in multi-currency (Pula, NAD, USD), cross-border and asset-based operations
• Proven experience in ensuring accurate financial and operational reporting using Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central, with a focus on automation, transparency, and clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to implement structured procurement, deployment, and system maintenance processes to enforce stricter controls and improve operational governance.
• Skilled at streamlining workflows to ensure systems deliver reliable, auditable, and real-time information for decision-making.

To apply for this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: nspamers@elev8recruitment.co.za and Andrea

Jones: ajones@elev8recruitment.co.za

Contact information

Nicole Spamers