Financial Manager

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, financial controls, and operational support across the business.

You will partner with operational leadership to drive profitability, monitor cash flow, lead the finance team, and strengthen governance in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) is non-negotiable.
• Minimum 5 years' commercial finance experience.
• Strong operational finance and business partnering exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with operational teams to drive profitability and efficiency
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance
• Lead Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable oversight
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to leadership
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Support business cases, pricing decisions, and operational initiatives
• Drive process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Lead and develop the finance team

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization under pressure

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Company and Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, financial controls, and operational support. This role requires a commercially focused finance professional who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and partnering closely with operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with operational teams to drive profitability and efficiency
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance
• Lead Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable oversight
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to leadership
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Support business cases, pricing decisions, and operational initiatives
• Drive process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Lead and develop the finance team

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualification:

• CA(SA) non-negotiable

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' commercial finance experience
• Strong operational finance and business partnering exposure
• Experience within a high-volume environment
• Proven financial management and reporting experience
• Experience leading finance teams and driving performance improvements

Skills:

• Strong commercial and operational acumen
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to perform effectively in an unstructured environment
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities