Finance Manager

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global beauty brand is looking for a Finance Manager to shape its financial future. This role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, delivering cash flow forecasts, and producing performance reports. The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with over 5 years of experience in e-commerce and a passion for the beauty sector. The role is based in Cape Town and offers remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations.
• Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts with real-time actuals.
• Produce detailed performance reports and insights for leadership.

Skills

5+ years finance experience

Experience in e-commerce

Hands-on approach

Commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Passion for beauty or fashion

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager — Shape the financial future of a fast-growing global beauty brand. Cape Town (Remote, with possible future office attendance). Salary: R48 000–R60 000 per month.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.