Job Description

Cashbuild Vacancies – Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager – Cashbuild Vacancies

Job Purpose

The Assistant Finance Manager ensures financial integrity across projects, conducts feasibility assessments, ROI calculations, and oversees financial system integration. This role works closely with project owners, finance teams, and external partners to maintain compliance, optimize financial performance, and support seamless transitions from project implementation to operational finance.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Honours Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Postgraduate diploma in Management Accounting (e.g., CIMA DIP MA or CIMA AD DIP MA) advantageous

• Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, CSM) beneficial

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management

• At least 3 years’ experience in project-based financial analysis

• Strong experience in financial oversight of business projects in retail or shared services

• Experience with UAT testing and financial system integration

Key Responsibilities

Financial Feasibility and Planning

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments and modelling for projects with Senior Financial Manager Projects and stakeholders

• Analyse financial implications of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial strategy

ROI and Breakeven Analysis

• Perform ROI and breakeven calculations to determine financial viability and sustainability

• Evaluate cost structures and revenue projections for profitability

Project Financial Oversight

• Provide financial guidance for project-related decisions without assuming direct project ownership

• Review business requirements and project scope to assess financial impact, risks, and compliance with IFRS, CB Way, and tax regulations

• Attend project meetings, communicate scope changes, and highlight financial risks

• Track and report project-related expenses, revenue recognition, and cost allocations accurately

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – Finance Perspective

• Review test scripts for unit testing and UAT to validate financial system integration and alignment with business cases and technical specifications

• Identify financial system issues, ensure correct GL postings, and coordinate corrective measures

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare financial reports on project progress, risks, and performance for stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and regulations during project execution

Project Performance Monitoring

• Track financial performance of project pilots to evaluate viability for broader implementation

• Provide recommendations based on financial insights and project outcomes

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with project teams, operational finance teams, and external partners to facilitate financial integration

• Present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner

Handover to Operational Finance Team

• Manage or support the transition of projects from implementation to operational phases

• Provide financial training and documentation to operational finance teams

• Ensure operational finance teams understand project-related financial and system requirements

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and reporting skills

• Ability to assess feasibility, ROI, and breakeven points

• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms (preferably SAP), and UAT processes

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with non-financial stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of retail finance and project-based financial management

• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, leadership, and negotiation capabilities

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