Financial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in financial management is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the financial integrity of the organization. This role includes accurate financial reporting, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience, advanced Excel skills, and a CA(SA) or CIMA qualification. The position offers an attractive monthly salary range of R80,000 - R90,000. Join us to partner with the CFO in aligning financial strategy with business growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Financial Manager in manufacturing or retail.
• Proven ability in financial controls and compliance.
• Strong governance mindset with a focus on audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financials with strong controls.
• Enhance visibility of financial health through reporting.
• Manage cash flow and oversee daily financial operations.

Skills

Leadership experience in managing finance teams

Financial reporting capability

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Tools

Odoo

MS Excel

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

FINANCIAL MANAGER

R80000 - R90000 pm. Neg.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to safeguard the financial integrity of the organisation by delivering reliable reporting, optimising cash flow, and embedding robust controls, while partnering with the CFO to align financial management with business growth and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Deliver Accurate Results - Produce error-free financials through strong controls and reconciliations.
• Shine a Light on Financial Performance - Enhance visibility of financial health through timely and insightful reporting.
• Maintain Robust Control Environment - Ensures financial integrity, mitigates risk, strengthens compliance, and safeguards business assets - enabling sustainable business performance.
• Comply with Regulatory Requirements - Ensure adherence to financial and organizational regulations, policies, and audits.
• Support Decision-Making - Provide reliable data to guide strategic choices and risk mitigation.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong leadership experience in managing finance teams
• Excellent financial reporting capability and a deep understanding of IFRS for SMEs.
• Proven ability to strengthen controls, drive compliance, and enhance financial performance.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to present financial insights clearly and persuasively.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Financial Manager, ideally within a manufacturing or retail environment.
• Experience with imports and exports (advantageous).
• Exposure to working in sub-Saharan African markets (advantageous).
• Demonstrated experience in managing cash flow, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience liaising with auditors and overseeing financial governance processes.

KNOWLEDGE

• IFRS for SMEs
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office / Google Suite
• ERP systems
• Companies Act and tax regulations (South Africa at minimum)
• Financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance frameworks
• Risk assessment, mitigation principles, and statutory reporting standards
• Protects the organisation’s financial integrity through strong controls, accurate reporting, and compliance.
• Transforms financial data into actionable insights to guide decision-making.
• Identifies financial risks and drives mitigation plans to ensure resilience.
• Partners with the CFO and teams to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Oversees daily financial operations, including cash flow, payments, and reporting.

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

1. CA(SA) or CIMA qualification.
2. Experience improving or transforming financial control environments.
3. Ability to enhance ERP usage (Odoo experience is a plus).
4. Strong governance mindset with a passion for compliance and audit readiness.
5. A proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees for future growth.
6. Strong commercial acumen, balancing financial sustainability and operational needs.
7. A solutions-focused, improvement-driven approach with exceptional attention to detail.