Empowering Financial Futures, One Decision at a Time! Are you ready to lead financial excellence in the dynamic world of financial services? We're seeking a talented Finance Manager to spearhead our financial operations and drive strategic growth. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for finance and a track record of success, we want to hear from you!Position Overview: As a Finance Manager in a financial services firm, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing financial activities, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You'll collaborate closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support our business objectives and drive profitability.Key Responsibilities:Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, prepare accurate financial reports, and provide insights to support decision-making processes.Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor financial performance against targets, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.Risk Management: Assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to safeguard the firm's assets and reputation.Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the financial services industry, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and coordinate with regulatory authorities as needed.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic financial plans that drive business growth, enhance competitiveness, and maximize shareholder value.Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, foster a culture of excellence and accountability, and mentor junior staff members to support their professional development. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, prepare accurate financial reports, and provide insights to support decision-making processes.Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor financial performance against targets, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.Risk Management: Assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to safeguard the firm's assets and reputation.Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the financial services industry, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and coordinate with regulatory authorities as needed.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic financial plans that drive business growth, enhance competitiveness, and maximize shareholder value.Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, foster a culture of excellence and accountability, and mentor junior staff members to support their professional development. Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.Professional Certification: Chartered AccountantExperience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within the financial services industry.Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial services products, markets, and regulations.Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting.Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals.Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels.Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments. Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.Professional Certification: Chartered AccountantExperience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within the financial services industry.Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial services products, markets, and regulations.Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting.Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals.Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels.Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments. Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering. Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa. Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs. Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.#J-18808-Ljbffr