Career Opportunity: Financial Manager (Cross-Border Operations)

Job Title: Financial Manager

Location: South Africa & Zimbabwe (Project-based)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Industry: Construction, Engineering, & Mining

Salary: Market Related

Are you a results-driven finance leader with a passion for managing complex, multi-site operations?

A premier African construction and engineering group is seeking a dynamic Financial Manager to lead their Zimbabwe operations. This role is designed for a commercially astute professional who can provide strategic leadership while partnering closely with operational teams in high-impact site environments.

Key Responsibilities

•  Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead all financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for regional projects.

•  Operational Control: Oversee project financial performance, including job costing, WIP management, and margin optimization

•  Cross-Border Compliance: Ensure absolute statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across multiple African jurisdictions.

•  Commercial Business Partnering: Support operational leaders with deep financial analysis and commercial insights to drive profitability and growth.

•  Governance & Audit: Implement robust internal controls and manage the end-to-end audit process with external regulators.

•  Treasury Management: Monitor working capital, funding requirements, and regional cash flow.

   

Minimum Requirements

•  Education: Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, or Business Management.

•  Experience: * Minimum 7 years of experience in a Financial Manager or senior finance role.

  • Proven experience managing multi-site or cross-border operations.

  • Sector experience in construction, engineering, or mining is highly advantageous 

•  Technical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Sage, SAP, or similar) and MS Excel.

  • Strong knowledge of African tax and statutory frameworks

•  Travel: Willingness and ability to travel frequently, with approximately 75% of time based onsite in Zimbabwe.

Apply Today!
If you have the leadership capability to guide finance teams in remote environments and drive regional success:

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Apply online: www.hireresolve.co.za

📌 Reference: FinManager_Africa_2026

Please Note: Should you not hear back within 3-5 Business days upon applying online/via email, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time. Our team will connect with you should a better suited alternative role become available matching your current qualifications and skills.