Finance Operations Lead
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Job Summary
Our client is looking for a Finance Operations Lead to take charge of financial operations statutory reporting governance and working capital management across the group. This is a leadership role for a finance professional who thrives on control accuracy and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
Youll lead a team of five Payables Credit Control Receivables Taxation & Compliance and Inventory Control Accountants and be a key partner in ensuring the integrity of the groups financial records and its regulatory compliance.
Financial Reporting & Period-End
- Lead monthly quarterly and annual close processes
- Prepare management accounts and board reporting packs
- Ensure IFRS and statutory compliance across all entities
Financial Controls & Governance
- Strengthen internal control frameworks and audit readiness
- Own reconciliations and ledger integrity
- Coordinate internal and external audits through to closure
Working Capital & Operational Finance
- Monitor debtor collections and supplier settlements
- Oversee manufacturing cost allocations and inventory valuation
- Drive EBITDA improvement through financial analysis and cost discipline
- Track budget vs. actual performance and lead corrective action
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure accurate timely settlement of PAYE VAT WHT WVAT and other statutory obligations
- Lead implementation of tax law and regulatory changes
- Manage tax audits and compliance risk
Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop the finance operations team
- Standardize processes and improve ERP utilization
- Build a high-performance accountable finance culture
- Month-end close in 3 days with >99% reporting accuracy
- Nil compliance breaches minimal audit adjustments
- 100% of reconciliations completed monthly
- Debtor collections and supplier settlements >95% within terms
- 100% on-time statutory filings and payments
- Bachelors degree in Business Commerce Finance Accounting or a related field
- CPA ACCA CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification
- FMVA MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
- Minimum 8 years experience in finance operations preferably in manufacturing
- Exposure to manufacturing FMCG or multi-entity business environments preferred
- Strong grounding in IFRS internal controls working capital management and taxation
- Proven people leadership analytical thinking and business partnering skills
- ERP systems proficiency
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Business Commerce Finance Accounting or a related field CPA ACCA CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification FMVA MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage Minimum 8 years experience in finance operations preferably in manufacturing Exposure to manufacturing FMCG or multi-entity business environments preferred Strong grounding in IFRS internal controls working capital management and taxation Proven people leadership analytical thinking and business partnering skills ERP systems proficiency
