Financial Manager

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd presents a Finance Manager role in JHB's Northern Suburbs, Gauteng. The successful candidate will lead the finance function across multiple entities, partnering with leadership to improve processes and drive business performance.

Key focus areas include project accounting, client billing, revenue recognition and ensuring strong internal controls within a fast-paced services environment.

Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting degree or equivalent.
• CIMA advantageous for progression.
• Experience as Finance Manager or Senior Finance Professional.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Lead monthly financial reporting including management accounts and year-end statements.
• Manage cash flow, debtors, creditors and banking relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

WIP

Audits

Tax compliance

Strategic partnering

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CIMA advantageous

Job description

Are you a commercially astute Finance Manager who enjoys partnering with leadership, improving processes and driving business performance? Our client, a well-established organisation within the services sector, is looking for a dynamic finance professional to lead the finance function while supporting the wider business across operations, compliance and strategic initiatives.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where service delivery, project billing and operational efficiency are the key drivers of success

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including management accounts, reconciliations and year-end financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, debtors, creditors and banking relationships.
• Oversee project and client billing, revenue recognition and work-in-progress reporting within a service-based environment.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial records and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure compliance with all SARS, CIPC and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the finance and administration team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll, employee-related financial processes and finance administration.
• Prepare executive reports, board packs and meaningful financial insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Drive automation, process improvements and systems enhancements across the finance function.
• Support business projects and work closely with Directors on commercial initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. CIMA advantageous
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Professional within a professional or business services environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, client billing, revenue recognition and work‑in‑progress (WIP).
• Experience managing the full accounting function, including audits, tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and collaboration is essential.

This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll become a trusted business partner to senior leadership, influence strategic decisions, improve business processes and help drive the continued success of a growing organisation.
If you're looking for a position where your commercial insight, leadership and ability to improve business performance will be genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Manager • JHB - Northern Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA