Senior Finance Manager (CA(SA)) – 7-Month Fixed-Term Contract

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Finance Manager for an urgent seven-month fixed-term contract based in Durban.
This opportunity is suited to a technically strong finance professional who can provide strategic financial support, drive financial performance, lead a finance team and ensure accurate reporting, sound financial controls and effective cash flow management.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring effective performance and delivery against deadlines. Oversee month-end and year-end processes, general ledger integrity, reconciliations and financial reporting. Prepare and review management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts and monthly reforecasts. Monitor financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins and EBITDA. Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, debtor collections and supplier payments. Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit preparation and related submissions. Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Maintain robust financial controls, approval processes and compliance with internal policies. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior management and operational stakeholders to support business performance. Minimum Requirements CA(SA) qualification is essential. Proven experience in a senior finance or financial management role. Demonstrated experience managing and developing a finance team. Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and statutory compliance knowledge. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis. Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines. Strong systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills. Advantageous: Experience with Cognos and BuildSmart, or similar financial reporting and accounting systems. Important Information This is a seven-month fixed-term contract offering an opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a commercially focused environment. The successful candidate must be available to commence by the second week of November 2026. If you meet the requirements and are available for this contract opportunity, please submit your updated CV for consideration.