Finance Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing beauty brand in Cape Town is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of finance experience with relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of e-commerce environments. This role offers a competitive salary of R48,000 to R60,000 per month, and while primarily remote, there may be future office attendance required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience with a recognized qualification essential.
• Experience in e-commerce and omni-channel environments non-negotiable.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and work with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations ensuring robust systems and controls.
• Drive the month-end close and prepare financial performance reports.
• Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts and collaborate with senior leadership.

Skills

Finance experience

Proven experience in e-commerce

Commercial mindset

Proactive attitude

Strong collaboration skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

A2X

Shopify

Job description

Finance Manager

Shape the financial future of a fast-growing global beauty brand
Cape Town (Remote, with possible future office attendance) | R48 000 R60 000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, high-growth beauty brand redefining the industry with cutting-edge products and an expanding global presence. With a strong digital-first model and an ambitious vision, the business is building the foundations for its next stage of international expansion. This is a place where entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and impact go hand in hand.

The Role: Finance Manager

This is more than a finance role its an opportunity to take ownership of financial operations and become a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO and Global GM, you\'ll oversee daily financial management, drive insightful reporting, and help shape the company\'s commercial strategy. With modern systems already in place (Xero, A2X, Shopify), you\'ll be empowered to build robust processes while influencing strategic growth decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• 5+ years finance experience with a recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust systems and controls.
• Oversee the accounts inbox and maintain Xero with A2X and Shopify integrations.
• Draft and execute supplier payment runs; reconcile supplier statements.
• Drive the month-end close, preparing workbooks, databooks, and WeDo reporting.
• Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts with real-time actuals.
• Produce detailed performance reports and insights for leadership.
• Support budgeting and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership, contributing in weekly finance/strategy meetings.
• Partner with bookkeeping agencies while maintaining ownership of financial outcomes.

About You

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) essential.
• Proven experience in e-commerce and omni-channel environments non-negotiable.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work with minimal guidance.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decisions.
• Passion for the beauty or fashion sector experience preferred, passion essential.
• Confident and collaborative, able to challenge and contribute ideas at leadership level.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to growing with a scaling business.