Finance Manager

Embelo; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial processes and drive accurate reporting for UK-based companies. The ideal candidate should have a solid financial management background, excellent leadership skills, and experience in using financial systems like Xero or QuickBooks. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with UK founders and develop operational management skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in financial management overseeing end-to-end accounting processes.
• Experience in performance-led or commercially driven environments is essential.
• Ability to manage diverse senior stakeholders and provide strategic financial insight.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all end-to-end finance processes across TCN Cap and its portfolio companies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for internal and client-facing purposes.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial clarity and compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About Us

At Embelo, we’re dedicated to helping founders of consulting businesses start and scale efficiently. Backed by our UK-based investors and clients, we deliver exceptional client services to a growing group of UK businesses — combining technical expertise, South African spirit, and the latest in AI-powered services.

We have launched a new central operations function based within South Africa in order to underpin the running of a portfolio of UK based businesses. As part of this, we are now looking to build our leadership team to enable scaling of all end-to-end operations and development of our capabilities, whilst delivering this growth profitably and at pace. We believe it takes great people to grow great businesses. That’s why we’re building a culture that values innovation, curiosity, and getting things done with excellence.

About the Role:

As Embelo enters an exciting phase of growth, we are building our financial capability in Cape Town to ensure we scale efficiently and support a growing portfolio of diverse, fast-moving UK consulting businesses.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead our end-to-end finance processes, drive reporting accuracy, and support financial decision-making across TCN Cap and our broader network of companies. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will be instrumental in building robust financial infrastructure and controls, while also identifying opportunities to improve how we work — from billing cycles to cash flow visibility to broader financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Own and manage all end-to-end finance processes across TCN Cap and its portfolio companies, which are primarily UK based professional services businesses.
• Oversee invoicing, billing cycles, accounts receivable/payable, cash flow, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for internal and client-facing purposes.
• Monitor budgets, track spend, and support effective cost management across the network.
• Partner with operational and leadership teams to ensure financial clarity and compliance.
• Work with external accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors to ensure accurate records and timely submissions.
• Review and assess the valuation of companies and key indicators / KPIs and build financial models of portfolio companies to help shape key strategic decisions
• Evaluate and advise on future financial support options for our companies, such as:
• Funding options and financing routes (e.g. invoice factoring)
• Government grants and funds etc.
• Tax credits and processes (e.g. R&D)
• Stay on top of local and UK regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend finance systems, tools, or AI-driven solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and financial insight to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

This role provides a unique opportunity for a proactive and driven individual. We are looking for applicants who have:

• Solid financial management background with experience overseeing end-to-end accounting processes.
• Experience in performance-led or commercially driven environments.
• Excellent leadership and relationship building skills, with the ability to manage a diverse group of senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with a data-driven/commercial approach to decision making.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and collaboratively across teams and regions whilst meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
• Experience preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and working with financial systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Solid understanding of UK and South African finance processes and regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Experience working with or supporting small-to-medium businesses or consultancies is a plus, especially with any venture capital or private equity funding experience.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Honours or professional certification such as CIMA/SAIPA/ACCA/SAICA preferred).

Why Join Us?

At Embelo, you will work directly with UK founders and leaders while gaining exposure to international consulting operations in a supportive, close-knit team that values initiative, growth, and quality delivery. You’ll have the chance to shape processes and build your operational management skills while contributing to a business that believes in developing talent and growing sustainably.

If you are organised, proactive, and excited by the opportunity to support UK founders while working in a dynamic South African team, we would love to hear from you.