Finance Manager

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services organization is seeking a Finance Shared Services Team Lead in South Africa. This hands-on role involves leading the transition of finance shared services, managing a local team, and enhancing efficiencies. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 5-8 years in shared services, coupled with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and exposure to international operations in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to international operations

Operational ownership opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in shared services or outsourced consultancy.
• Solid understanding of ERP and project accounting systems.
• Good working knowledge of finance process flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of finance shared services function to South Africa.
• Build and manage a local shared services team.
• Take ownership of AR, AP, consulting billing, and month-end processes.
• Ensure data accuracy and process efficiency between Finance and IT.

Skills

Project-based billing experience

Stakeholder management

Financial process improvement

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Job description

Not your typical Finance Manager role.

This is a build, lead and stabilise opportunity in a multinational business, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things work.

Who is the client?

Our client is a well-established, global professional services organisation operating across the US, Europe and emerging markets. They are transitioning part of their small finance shared services function from abroad to South Africa and are looking to appoint a permanent Finance Shared Services Team Lead to lead this change.

What will you be doing:

This is a hands‑on finance operations leadership role, focused on managing shared services and driving efficiencies and process improvements.

• Lead the transition of the finance shared services function from the abroad to South Africa
• Build and manage a local shared services team in South Africa – think small team, not large scale SSC
• Take ownership of AR, AP, consulting billing, commissions and month‑end processes
• Oversee and troubleshoot system integrations between project accounting and ERP systems
• Act as the link between Finance and IT to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency
• Improve controls, processes and automation within the shared services environment
• Engage closely with internal stakeholders and international counterparts

What the role requires:

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience in a shared services or outsourced consultancy environment
• Strong experience in project‑based billing environments
• Solid understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous) and project accounting systems
• Good working knowledge of system integrations and finance process flows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent role within a global, well‑structured organisation
• Opportunity to lead and shape a shared services function in South Africa
• Flexible working arrangements and a people‑centric culture
• Exposure to international operations and stakeholders
• A role that offers both operational ownership and process improvement opportunities

If you have not received feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.