Financial Manager

Reference: 11003 SJ
Consultant:  Sone Johnson

Job Description:

• Finance Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  • Ensure a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Allocate responsibilities effectively and ensure consistent delivery against deadlines.
  • Build and structure a scalable finance function aligned to rapid business growth.

• End-to-End Financial Management
  • Take full ownership of the finance function across the business.
  • Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity variance analysis.
  • Ensure strong internal controls, governance and financial accuracy.
  • Guarantee the integrity, completeness, and timelines of all financial information.

• Strategic Finance & Commercial Business Partnering
  • Drive scenario modelling and forward-looking strategic analysis.
  • Prepare and present board-level reporting and financial insights.
  • Identify financial risks, growth opportunities, and key performance trends.

• Tax, Compliance & Structuring
  • Oversee tax compliance, including Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and statutory submissions.
  • Design and manage tax structuring that supports scalable growth.
  • Manage audit processes and relationships with external auditors.

• Financial Reporting, Systems & Automation
  • Own management accounts, reporting frameworks, and board packs.
  • Drive real-time financial visibility to support executive decision-making.
  • Evaluate and implement appropriate finance systems, tools, and controls.
  • Strengthen data-driven reporting and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications:

• CA/CIMA/SAIPA advantageous.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or 3 years post articles experience.
• Tax experience would be advantageous.
• Exposure to multi-entity environments would be beneficial.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability.
• Experience in Xero would be advantageous.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a scaling, high-growth environment.
• Ability to design and implement innovative, structured solutions.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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