Job Description

Purpose of the Job
To ensure compliance with applicable legislation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance financial processes through ongoing audits and development, thereby maintaining a strong control environment.
What you'll do
As Finance Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring Hinterland's financial health and long-term success. You will:

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of our financial strategy.
• Drive a strong cost management culture across the business.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Provide commercial insight, risk assessment, and financial interpretation to guide decision-making.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and continuous process improvement.
• Build strong relationships across divisions and branches, while setting clear performance standards and fostering a positive team culture.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify business drivers and improve branch performance.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital investment to safeguard financial sustainability.
• Implement financial controls and ensure compliance with legislation, tax, and governance requirements.
• Analyse trends and deliver actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Act as a key advisor to management by challenging assumptions and promoting sound commercial decisions.

What we're looking for

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIMA, or Professional Accountant (SA).
• Strong knowledge of South African regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
• Background in retail, agriculture, agri-mechanisation and fuels industries will be a strong advantage.

Why join us?
At Hinterland, you'll be part of a brand that is deeply rooted in South Africa's retail and agricultural sectors. You'll work with a team passionate about delivering value, building sustainability, and making a difference in the communities we serve.
We are committed to transformation and candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you meet the requirements and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, apply via our Career Page.
Please note: a consumer credit record will be required for roles dealing with cash or finances. If you don't hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.

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