Financial Manager-Hardware
JOB DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL MANAGER ROLE PURPOSE The Financial Manager is responsible for managing the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, stock control, compliance, and profitability within a retail hardware environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management \& Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and analysis. Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with accounting standards. Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close. Prepare annual financial statements and assist with audits. Budgeting, Forecasting \& Cost Control Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts. Monitor sales, gross margins, expenses, and variances. Implement cost-control measures to improve profitability. Cash Flow \& Working Capital Manage daily cash flow, bank accounts, and payment cycles. Oversee debtors, creditors, and supplier payments. Monitor credit limits and customer accounts. Manage banking facilities and relationships. Stock \& Inventory Control Oversee stock valuation, cost of sales, and inventory reconciliations. Monitor stock turnover, slow-moving and obsolete stock. Ensure accurate stock counts and variance reporting. Work closely with operations to improve stock management. Compliance \& Governance Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, SARS). Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies. Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Systems \& Process Improvement Maintain and improve financial systems (POS, inventory, accounting software). Automate reporting and improve financial processes. Support system upgrades and data integrity. Leadership \& Team Management Manage and develop finance staff (creditors, debtors, cashiers, stock clerks). Ensure performance management and training. Foster a culture of accountability and accuracy. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 5+ years’ experience in financial management, preferably in retail or hardware. Strong experience with stock, margins, and retail financial controls. Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel. Knowledge of POS and inventory systems (advantageous). KEY COMPETENCIES \& SKILLS Strong analytical and numerical ability High attention to detail and accuracy Retail \& commercial awareness Leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and reporting Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Group Finance Team Store Management \& Operations * Suppliers, Banks, Auditors \& SARS Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person