Assistant Finance Manager – Cashbuild Vacancies

Job Description
The Assistant Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring financial integrity across business projects through feasibility assessments, ROI analysis, and effective financial system integration. The role partners closely with project owners, finance teams, and external service providers to ensure compliance, optimise financial performance, and support seamless transitions from project implementation to operational finance.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting such as CIMA DIP MA or CIMA AD DIP MA is advantageous

• Project Management qualification such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or CSM is beneficial

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management role

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

• Proven experience in financial oversight of business projects within a retail or shared services environment

• Experience with UAT testing and financial system integration

Key Performance Areas

Financial Feasibility and Planning

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments and detailed financial modelling for projects

• Analyse financial implications to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial strategy

Return on Investment and Breakeven Analysis

• Perform ROI analysis to evaluate project viability and long-term sustainability

• Assess cost structures and revenue projections to determine breakeven points and profitability

Project Financial Oversight

• Provide financial guidance for project decisions without assuming project ownership

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

• Participate in project meetings and communicate financial risks, scope changes, and impacts to finance management

• Ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, cost allocation, and revenue recognition for projects

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – Finance Perspective

• Review unit testing and UAT scripts to ensure financial integrations align with approved business cases and system specifications

• Identify financial system issues, validate correct general ledger postings, and support corrective actions

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare financial reports on project performance, risks, and financial outcomes

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and compliance standards throughout project execution

Project Performance Monitoring

• Monitor the financial performance of project pilots to assess readiness for wider implementation

• Provide recommendations based on financial outcomes and performance insights

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

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

• Present financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Handover to Operational Finance

• Support the transition of projects from implementation to operational finance

• Provide financial documentation, training, and system guidance to operational finance teams

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and reporting capabilities

• Proven ability to assess feasibility, ROI, and breakeven points

• Proficiency in ERP and financial systems, preferably SAP

• Experience with UAT processes and financial system integrations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Solid understanding of retail finance and project-based financial management

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