Finance Manager

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Cape Town seeks a Finance & Operations Manager to drive financial and operational success. You will oversee financial management, compliance, and HR while leading various teams. The ideal candidate has a postgraduate qualification in Finance with 6-10 years of experience, preferably within the NPO sector. This position offers market-related remuneration, generous leave benefits, and a meaningful role in supporting community impact.

Benefits

Market-related remuneration

Generous leave benefits

Employee Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• 6-10 years' experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong financial management and governance experience, ideally in an NPO environment.
• Fluency in at least two official languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Overseeing payroll, compliance, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Supporting the CEO and Board with financial insights and best practices.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Finance

Tools

MS Office

Pastel

VIP Payroll

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Lead with purpose in an impact-environment!

Are you a skilled financial manager with a knack for operational excellence? This is your chance to take on a high-impact role, driving financial, HR, and operational success at a values-driven non-profit organisation.

About the opportunity

As Finance & Operations Manager, you'll report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in managing the full financial function, ensuring compliance and governance, and leading key departments including HR. You'll bring structure, insight, and leadership to a complex but rewarding environment - where your work truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Overseeing payroll, compliance, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Supporting the CEO and Board with financial insights and best practices.
• Managing and optimising operations, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Developing and leading high-performing teams across Finance, HR, and Retail.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and reporting through systems like Pastel and VIP.

What’s in it for you

• Market-related remuneration with a contributory pension (incl. life, disability, and funeral cover).
• Generous leave benefits and study leave beyond industry norms.
• Preferred working hours: 08h00-16h00, Monday to Friday.
• Access to a holistic Employee Wellness Programme.
• A meaningful role where your expertise supports compassionate community impact.

What we're looking for

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance with 6-10 years' experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong financial management and governance experience, ideally in an NPO environment.
• Retail operations exposure would be a bonus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Pastel, and VIP Payroll; MS Project knowledge is a plus.
• Proven team leadership with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Valid driver's licence and fluency in at least two official languages (advantageous).

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