CIMA Finance Lead — High-Growth Online Brands (Hybrid)

ARVO; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid subsidy

Local travel benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARVO in Cape Town is seeking a CIMA Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of complex clients, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This role requires strategic insight to help scale fast-growing digital businesses.

You will collaborate with internal teams and international clients in a hybrid setup, delivering robust financial guidance and supporting growth initiatives while communicating clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and budgeting expertise.
• Advanced Google Sheets and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA(SA) / CA(SA)-eligible / CGMA preferred.
• Experience working with online businesses (SaaS, ecommerce, agencies, creators) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for multiple client accounts.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Provide strategic financial support to management teams.
• Support business planning, decision-making, and growth initiatives.
• Manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Financial reporting

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA(SA) / CGMA preferred

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

ARVO in Cape Town is seeking a CIMA Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of complex clients, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This role requires strategic insight to help scale fast-growing digital businesses.

You will collaborate with internal teams and international clients in a hybrid setup, delivering robust financial guidance and supporting growth initiatives while communicating clearly to stakeholders.