Finance Manager

Salt; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Manager to join their leadership team. This role is perfect for a commercially minded finance professional ready to make a significant impact. You will align financial operations with long-term business objectives, driving performance and overseeing compliance. With responsibilities ranging from financial strategy development to team leadership, this position offers a career-defining opportunity for those looking to influence business outcomes in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in high-accountability settings and possess strong commercial acumen, this role could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Financial Management role.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, tax, compliance, and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group-level financial strategies to support business growth.
• Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial Management

IFRS Compliance

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Honours Degree in Finance or Accounting

CA(SA) Qualification

Job description

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R70,000 per month

Our client is looking for a dynamic and strategic Financial Manager to join their leadership team and take full ownership of the finance function at a group level. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and is ready to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role:

As the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for aligning the group’s financial operations with long-term business objectives. Reporting into the executive team, your mandate will include driving financial performance, overseeing compliance and reporting, and providing strategic input into major business decisions. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial health while identifying opportunities for optimisation and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute group-level financial strategies to support business growth
• Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Manage and monitor working capital, capital structure, and investment performance
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives and support commercial decision-making with robust financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements; oversee annual audits and tax submissions
• Collaborate with executive leadership on pricing models, fundraising strategies, and mergers & acquisitions
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, and other external financial stakeholders
• Develop and enforce internal controls to manage risk and uphold financial integrity
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Financial Management role, preferably in a financial services or fast-moving environment
• Honours degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• CA(SA) qualification is highly advantageous
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive financial strategy, and operate at both a hands-on and strategic level
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, tax, compliance, and capital management
• High level of commercial acumen, with a track record of influencing business outcomes

If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity where your strategic thinking and leadership will directly impact organisational success, this could be the role for you.