Finance Manager (JB5334)

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

Job summary

A leading company in development finance is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the full finance function. This hands-on role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, requiring strong analytical skills and team management capabilities. The ideal candidate will be CIMA-qualified with extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in finance management.
• Comfortable managing a team and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and review monthly financials.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and budget vs actuals reports.
• Present financial analysis to shareholders and investors.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analysis

Cashflow Forecasting

Budgeting

Reporting

Problem Solving

Education

CIMA Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager (JB5334)
Newlands, Cape Town (Office-based)
R75 000 – R95 000 CTC per month
Benefits: Performance-based bonuses
Duration: Permanent

Established credit providers specialising in development finance and property-backed lending are looking for a finance manager to lead the full finance function, including financial forecasting, budgeting, and modelling. This is a hands-on role with exposure to investor reporting, treasury, and reporting - ideal for a commercially astute and analytical professional.

Minimum Requirements:
CIMA-qualified, coupled with 3 or more years of post-qualification experience within a similar role and niche
Advanced Excel
Strong financial modelling, analysis, and cashflow forecasting ability
Solid budgeting and reporting experience
Comfortable managing a team and presenting to senior stakeholders
High integrity, adaptable, and problem-solving mindset

Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the finance team, review monthly files, management packs, and financials
Prepare detailed quarterly forecasts and budget vs actuals reports
Present financial analysis and reporting to shareholders and investors
Manage treasury to ensure capital sufficiency for deal drawdowns
Act as a compliance officer and manage FSCA/FIC obligations
Participate in credit approvals, deal profitability analysis, and funding strategy
Oversee risk monitoring for maturing loans, security releases, and settlements
Manage financial oversight of property portfolio and liaise with agents
Coordinate HR admin and recruitment