Finance Manager
First seen by Alion on Feb 18, 2026. Simplify HR scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
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