Finance Reporting Lead

Communicate Ct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Reporting Lead to drive financial performance reporting at a strategic level. The role requires minimum 5 years of relevant experience and leadership in financial planning, alongside a relevant degree, ideally CIMA or CA(SA). This position offers an opportunity to influence executive decision-making and contribute to business transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a financial performance and planning role.
• Minimum 2-3 years in management positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of weekly and monthly financial performance reports.
• Identify and communicate key financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of performance metrics.
• Drive revenue growth and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Present financial results and trends to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting practices.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Provide mentorship and resolve staff issues.

Skills

Economics

Access Control System

B2C

Drafting

Informatica

Events & Exhibitions

Education

Relevant Finance or Accounting degree

CIMA or CA(SA) preferred

PA(SA) designation

Job description

Ready to move beyond traditional finance Step into a high-impact strategically focused role where your insights will shape decision-making at the highest level. A JSE-listed industry leader is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Finance Reporting Lead a role that goes far beyond the numbers. This is your opportunity to lead performance reporting that directly influences executive action business transformation and shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of weekly and monthly financial performance reports (excluding statutory accounting) providing variance analysis insights and recommended actions
• Identify and communicate key financial risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making and business performance
• Ensure accurate timely distribution of performance metrics and manage financial submissions to WW and Absa in line with reporting deadlines
• Drive revenue growth and cost optimisation initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams delivering measurable financial improvements
• Present financial results trends and actionable insights to senior leadership shareholders and other key stakeholders
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting practices leading change initiatives and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team overseeing recruitment performance management development planning and achievement of Employment Equity targets
• Provide mentorship and resolve staff issues effectively ensuring a positive and productive team environment

Qualifications

• CIMA or CA(SA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years in a financial performance and planning role
• Minimum 2-3 years in management positions
• A relevant Finance or Accounting degree
• PA(SA) designation (Even better!)
• CIMA is such a benefit!

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Key Skills

• Economics
• Access Control System
• B2C
• Drafting
• Informatica
• Events & Exhibitions

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1