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Group Financial Manager

Strand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006145/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

A well established retail group is seeking to employ a Group Financial Manager to join their head office situated in Strand. The purpose of the role will be to oversee and manage the financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning of the group and its subsidiaries. This role ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, robust internal controls, and provides strategic insight to support executive decision-making and sustainable growth across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Consolidation

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP standards
Manage intercompany reconciliations
Present financial results to executive management and board
Oversee external audit processes and liaise with auditors

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Develop rolling forecasts and long-term financial models
Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual)
Support M&A evaluations and capital investment decisions
Develop KPI dashboards aligned with group strategy

Treasury and Cash Flow Management

Manage group-wide cash flow and liquidity
Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements
Monitor debt covenants and financial risks
Optimise working capital and funding structures

Compliance, Tax and Governance

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Oversee corporate tax planning and filings
Maintain robust internal controls and policies
Ensure corporate governance standards are upheld

Risk Management and Internal Controls

Identify financial and operational risks
Implement risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate internal audits and safeguard company assets

Team Leadership and Development

Lead finance teams across entities
Develop and mentor financial managers and accountants
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Strategic Business Partnering

Partner with business unit leaders to improve performance
Provide profitability analysis and pricing support
Act as key advisor to executive leadership

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
3-5 years post article experience
Experience managing multi-entity/group structures.
Advanced Excel

Key Competencies

Strategic financial thinking
Strong commercial acumen
Leadership and people management
High analytical ability
Strong governance and risk awareness
Board-level communication skills

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
Forecast reliability and budget adherence
Cash flow optimization
Clean audit outcomes
Cost control and margin improvement
Finance team performance

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.