Finance Manager

Aurik is seeking a skilled and strategic Finance Manager to join our growing team. If you're passionate about financial leadership, operational excellence, and helping businesses grow, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Role

As our Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial health and sustainability of our business operations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage financial aspects of service delivery contracts, drive risk management, and support strategic decision-making.

You’ll work closely with leadership teams across Aurik and play a vital role in ensuring financial discipline, reporting accuracy, and long-term growth. The Finance Manager will also play a central role in ensuring the financial integrity and performance of the company, working across departments to align financial strategies with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the development of annual budgets in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor and manage budgets throughout the year, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare rolling forecasts to support business agility and strategic responsiveness.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Generate and analyse monthly management reports to track financial performance against targets.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to assess the profitability of projects, departments, and services.
• Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior management based on financial trends and performance data.

Cashflow Management

• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and manage the day-to-day liquidity of the business.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable to ensure healthy working capital.
• Liaise with the operations and sales teams to align cash flow with project timelines and client billing schedules.

Cost Control & Efficiency

• Review and analyse cost structures across departments and service lines.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and optimise expenditure without compromising service quality.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to monitor and control project-related costs.

Procurement Oversight

• Provide financial input in procurement decisions, ensuring value for money in supplier engagements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance from a financial perspective.
• Oversee the financial implications of contracts and vendor agreements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance objectives, provide coaching, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and support professional development of finance team members.

Systems and Processes

• Enhance financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation efforts related to financial operations and data analytics.
• Ensure that financial data integrity is maintained across platforms and tools used in the business.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operational, business development, and service delivery teams to support financial planning and resource allocation.
• Participate in internal project teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into planning and execution.
• Provide support for pricing models, client proposals, and new product/service rollouts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Admin (Honours or professional qualification preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in a financial management role, preferably in the services sector.
• Experience with internal audits is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, financial systems knowledge, and attention to detail.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders and data sources.
• Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
• Experience working with CRM and ERP systems such as Vtiger, Xero, or Sage.
• Demonstrated ability to create and interpret complex financial models and forecasts