Financial Services

Finance Manager- Jhb

Optimal Growth Technologies·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
Financial ServicesFull TimeInternship
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Role purpose:

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical financial manager to join our finance team, with a strong focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing budget forecasts, conducting margin analysis, working within HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), ESSbase & VIP, and preparing detailed monthly performance reports to aid in strategic decision-making.

Key accountabilities

Group Responsibilities:

  • Manage and improve the Business group financial reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, implement, and maintain an effective budgeting and forecasting system that will provide accurate projections for revenue and expenditure, enabling the management to make informed decisions.
  • Margin Analysis: Conduct thorough margin analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of improvement, contributing to the optimization of profitability.
  • HFM Proficiency: Utilize Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis. Ensure data integrity and compliance with financial reporting standards.
  • Monthly Performance Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly performance reports, including variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive summaries to provide insights into financial performance.
  • Financial Analysis and Modeling: Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to analyze various financial
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements. scenarios and outcomes.
  • Provide recommendations based on financial analysis to support business growth and efficiency.
  • Compliance and Control: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
  • Regularly review and update financial
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • policies and procedures to reflect changes in the business environment or regulations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with various departments to gather input for budgeting and forecasting.
  • Present financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and board members, providing clear and actionable insights.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function. Implement best practices in FP&A to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Strategic Financial Planning: Partner with the leadership team to formulate and refine short- to long-term financial and strategic plans, ensuring they align with the company's goals and promote sustainable growth.
  • Operational and Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth analyses of financial and operational results to better understand the company's financial health, identifying key trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Budget Collaboration and Evaluation:
  • Rolling Forecasts: Manage rolling forecasts under various scenarios to provide a continuously updated financial outlook, facilitating agile and informed decision-making.
  • VIP System Management: Ensure accurate and timely uploading of financial data, including forecasts and reports, into the VIP system (or another specified financial system), maintaining data integrity for analysis and strategic planning.
  • Long-Term Growth Modeling: Develop comprehensive models to project the company's long-term growth, considering external and internal factors that may impact performance,
  • Budget owned Evaluate historical budgets and collaborate with department leaders to develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, aligning them with the company's strategic and operational objectives:

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

  • Analytical
  • Team player
  • People skills
  • Handle change
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of the company and industry
  • Compelling communication skills
  • Financial acumen
  • Multiple-stakeholder management ability
  • Advanced skills in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system, ESSBASE,VIP & SAGE X3
  • Advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis
  • Experience in financial strategic planning
  • Experience in management of financial information and reporting

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

  • Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (desirable)
  • Hons. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
  • Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and advanced Excel skills.

Key skills

BachelorsProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Optimal Growth Technologies

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 29, 2026