Finance Manager CA; SA)

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially astute Finance Manager to take ownership of the organisation’s financial leadership, reporting, governance and strategic financial planning.

This is a high-impact role for a CA(SA) who can operate beyond the numbers - providing meaningful commercial insight, partnering with senior leadership, driving financial performance and helping shape the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.

You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior management, while leading a finance team and driving improvements across reporting, systems, automation, cash flow, controls and business performance.

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, strategic and hands‑on, a finance leader who doesn't simply report on what happened, but uses financial information to influence what happens next.

If you are a CA(SA) with strong commercial exposure, leadership capability and a passion for using technology and data to transform finance, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.

• Develop and execute the financial strategy, leading budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and capital allocation.
• Oversee accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting, ensuring strong IFRS adherence, controls and governance.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the CEO, Board and leadership team to support business and commercial decisions.
• Oversee the full accounting function, including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, month-end close and financial processes.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity, working capital and banking relationships to support financial stability and growth.
• Manage tax, VAT, regulatory compliance and internal/external audit processes across local and international jurisdictions.
• Monitor key financial KPIs, analyse profitability and cost structures, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Drive ERP improvements, automation, AI adoption and financial reporting solutions to improve efficiency and data visibility.
• Support acquisitions, partnerships and strategic initiatives through financial modelling, due diligence, valuation and commercial analysis.
• Finance Team Leadership – Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team while driving accountability, innovation and continuous process improvement.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CTA
• CA(SA)

• Completed CA(SA) qualification is essential.
• 6-8 experience in a financial leadership, commercial finance or similar senior finance role.
• Strong commercial and strategic financial acumen.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong financial modelling and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, controls and compliance.
• Exposure to tax, VAT and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• A strong interest in automation, AI, process optimisation and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to confidently engage with the CEO, Board, investors and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative and results-driven approach.

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Commercial Acumen
• Financial Analysis & Modelling
• Financial Reporting & IFRS
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Team Leadership
• Business Partnering
• Risk & Governance
• Systems & Digital Transformation
• Stakeholder Management