Finance Manager | Commercial Leader (CA(SA), Cape Town)

Stratlab; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial business in Cape Town seeks a Finance Manager with strong commercial leadership and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have CA(SA) qualification and 6-8 years of experience, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team management. This strategic position involves guiding a finance team and leading critical business insights, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high standards. Join a culture-focused environment where your role is integral to decision-making and driving real business impact.

Qualifications

• Around 6-8 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS, tax, VAT, and consolidations.
• Commercial acumen and business partnering capability.

Responsibilities

• Owning monthly management reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Leading, guiding and developing a finance team.
• Reviewing general ledger reconciliations, cash flows, and variances.
• Preparing board-ready financial packs and management reports.
• Managing audits, statutory returns, tax, and compliance.
• Overseeing forex exposure and commercial risk.

Skills

Commercial Financial Leadership

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

People & Process Leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Confidence to manage across the business

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP exposure (SAP advantageous)

Job description

A leading commercial business in Cape Town seeks a Finance Manager with strong commercial leadership and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have CA(SA) qualification and 6-8 years of experience, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team management. This strategic position involves guiding a finance team and leading critical business insights, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high standards. Join a culture-focused environment where your role is integral to decision-making and driving real business impact.