Commercial Finance Manager

Cloud Direct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager. This role is crucial for driving financial performance and commercial insight, partnering with sales and operations. Key qualifications include strong accounting principles, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role offers a high-performance culture with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Uncapped annual leave

Group Life Cover

Disability Income Cover

Medical Insurance Contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Strong command of double-entry accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills required.
• Experience with standard accounting software and financial modelling.
• Excellent attention to detail and data validation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support for pricing decisions and margin analysis.
• Lead monthly revenue and COGS analysis.
• Calculate and report monthly sales commissions.
• Manage WIP revenue recognition and prepare forecasts.
• Support audit-related tasks ensuring compliance.
• Contribute to high-impact initiatives for process automation.

Skills

Double-entry accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial insight

Financial modelling

Education

Professional accounting qualification: CA (SA) or CGMA

Tools

Power BI

Standard accounting software

Job description

As a frontier partner, we grow through great people, smart tech, and teamwork between humans and AI.We're looking for a Commercial Finance Manager who thrives on turning data into strategic direction.

You will drive commercial insight and financial performance across the business by partnering with key stakeholders in sales, operations, and leadership. This role supports strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, and plays a critical part in shaping the financial direction of the company.

Responsibilities

• Business Partner Act as a trusted advisor to sales, operations, and executive teams. Provide commercial support for pricing decisions, margin analysis, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with department heads to align financial goals with operational plans.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for KPIs, margin reviews, and sales pipeline. Lead monthly revenue and COGS analysis, including EBITDA impact and covenant compliance. Forecast monthly revenue and COGS based on churn, growth, and new sales. Prepare board packs and contribute to strategic financial planning.
• Sales Support Calculate and report monthly sales commissions. Maintain and update tools like the NCE calculator. Support commercial decisions with data‑driven insights.
• Professional Services Reporting Manage WIP revenue recognition, backlog forecasting, and utilisation tracking. Prepare monthly forecasts and board‑level reporting.
• Audit and Compliance Support audit‑related tasks including accrual samples and invoice and customer documentation. Ensure GDPR and contractual compliance in financial operations.
• Strategic Projects Contribute to high‑impact initiatives such as refinance projects and process automation. Build and implement financial controls to support ELT decision‑making.
• Operational Support Support the Billing Manager with the billing run and assist in managing customer queries.

Qualifications

• Strong command of double‑entry accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience with standard accounting software and financial modelling.
• Excellent attention to detail and data validation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across UK and SA teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Demonstrated history of commercial insight and strategic influence.
• Experience in FP&A, audit support, and business partnering.
• Exposure to SaaS or managed services environments is advantageous.
• Professional accounting qualification: CA (SA) or CGMA (completed or in progress).

What do we offer you?

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Group Life Cover / Disability Income Cover / Trauma Insurance Cover (Injury / Disability)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Fund Contribution
• Medical Insurance Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Endless Growth Opportunities: We provide ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and advancement.
• Culture of Excellence: We foster a high‑performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

While we would love to respond to everyone individually, due to the high volume of applications, we may only reach out to shortlisted candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful this time—but we truly appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us.