Corporate Finance Manager.

Pavago; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to oversee financial planning and capital allocation. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and executive reporting, ensuring decisions are backed by thorough analysis. Candidates should have over 5 years in corporate finance with skills in financial modeling and effective communication. This is a full-time, remote position based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, or investment banking.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems.
• Proven track record preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting processes across all departments.
• Build valuation models for projects, M&A, or capital investments.
• Deliver monthly management packs and board-level presentations.
• Monitor cash positions and liquidity metrics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling expertise

Clear communicator

Organizational skills

Education

MBA

CFA

CPA

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Finance Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for month-end close, forecasting cycles, and board reporting deadlines)

About the Role: Our client is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to lead financial planning, capital allocation, and strategic finance initiatives. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, liquidity management, and executive reporting. The Corporate Finance Manager acts as both a hands‑on financial modeler and a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring decisions are grounded in rigorous analysis and reliable data.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting processes across all departments.
• Manage monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles, updating assumptions with actuals.
• Consolidate financials across entities, geographies, or business units.

Strategic Analysis

• Build valuation models (DCF, IRR, ROI, NPV) for projects, M&A, or capital investments.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses for major business decisions.
• Identify cost efficiencies and margin improvement opportunities.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash positions, working capital, and liquidity metrics.
• Oversee debt compliance, covenant tracking, and capital structure management.
• Partner with banks and investors on financing strategies.

Reporting

• Deliver monthly management packs, KPI dashboards, and board‑level presentations.
• Provide variance analyses against budget/forecast with written commentary.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS in reporting outputs.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with operations, sales, and product teams to align financial insights with execution.
• Supervise and mentor financial analysts, reviewing models and reports.
• Support CFO and executives in investor relations or fundraising activities.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure proper internal controls around reporting, forecasting, and treasury.
• Support external audits and due diligence processes.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• Strong strategic thinker with deep financial modeling expertise.
• Able to balance big‑picture capital strategy with hands‑on Excel modeling.
• Clear communicator with confidence presenting to executives and boards.
• Organized leader who can manage analysts while staying detail‑oriented.

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum)

• 5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, or investment banking.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (scenario modeling, macros, consolidations).
• Experience with ERP/finance systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Proven track record preparing financial reports and executive presentations.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• MBA, CFA, or CPA credential.
• Experience with M&A transactions or capital raising.
• SaaS, professional services, or multi‑entity corporate background.
• BI tool experience (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) for dashboard reporting.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A Corporate Finance Manager's day revolves around analyzing financial performance, advising leadership, and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently. You will:

• Update forecasts and review variances, preparing commentary for executives.
• Build or refine financial models to evaluate projects, investments, or M&A opportunities.
• Prepare board or leadership presentations, summarizing financial performance and strategic outlook.
• Collaborate with analysts and managers, reviewing their work and mentoring their skills.
• Monitor liquidity and treasury metrics to ensure strong cash positions and compliance with debt covenants.
• Meet with executives and department heads to align financial goals with operational realities.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Forecast accuracy (variance within ±5‑10%).
• Timeliness and quality of board/management reports.
• Return on capital projects and investments.
• Positive executive feedback on clarity and usefulness of insights.
• Team development and reduced rework on analyst outputs.

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3. Practical Task (e.g., build an ROI model for a sample project and prepare variance commentary)
4. Client Interview with CFO/Executive Team
5. Offer & Background Verification