Description:
Finance Manager – Cape Town
Company Overview
Our client is a global leader in heavy lifting, engineered transport, and specialised rigging, with over 60 years of industry expertise.
Recognised as a benchmark in crane rental and engineered transport solutions, the company has operated in South Africa since the early 2000s and has been actively trading since 2015. They deliver best-in-class plant and crane hire, technical solutions, abnormal load transport, and complex heavy-lift projects across industries and borders.
Role Description
A full-time, on-site Finance Manager role based in Cape Town.
You will lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial and operational insight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial systems implementation and optimisation
- Perform cost analysis and implement effective cost controls
- Develop and manage SOPs to improve profitability
- Prepare and analyse financial reports for strategic decision-making
- Manage accounts and cash flow
- Lead and mentor the finance team
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve efficiency and financial performance
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 8–10 years’ experience
- Strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance
- Leadership experience managing finance teams (up to 5 direct reports)
- Proficiency in ERP and financial systems
- Strong operational understanding of business processes
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
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