My client is a stable and well established manufacturer in the Wood and Forestry sector based in Bedfordview. They require the services of an experienced and driven Financial Manager to excel in the position that is highly pressurised and to meet multiple deadlines.

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Group Financial Manager: Shared Services. The following criteria must be complied with:

Position Specifications:
• Minimum of a relevant tertiary qualification (CA) NQF level 7 minimum
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in financial management on management level
• Management experience/ability within a results driven industrial environment (5-7 years)
• Experience/ability to manage employees in line with relevant employment legislations (5 years)
• Experience/ability to understand and act upon financial issues of a high budget business (5 to 7 years)
• Experience working on financial ERP systems
• Knowledge of the Timber industry and related products would be advantageous
• Sound business acumen

Person Requirements:
• Advanced levels of computer literacy in complete MS Office suite
• Influencing and persuasive skills
• Person must be fully literate in the English language and be able to represent both himself and the business at all levels
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations and the self-confidence to communicate this work to various levels of the business
• Mentoring ability
• Person of integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
• Results driven team player
• Competent to assess situations and have the ability to make decisions
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work under constant pressure
• Self-starter and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical problem solving ability
• Attention to detail