FINANCIAL MANAGER

CA Support; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

CA Support is seeking a seasoned Financial Manager to oversee the company’s financial function and deliver accurate reporting with strategic commercial input. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and KPI development in a predominantly agricultural/production environment, guiding decision‑making and sustaining growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years post‑article experience, 2–3 years in management, strong Excel and ERP skills, and bilingual English/Afrikaans communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and professional qualifications if applicable.
• Minimum 5 years' post-article experience in a financial management role.
• 2–3 years' leadership/management experience.
• Experience in agriculture, fruit production, packing, manufacturing, or similar environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function of the business.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, procedures, controls and accounting processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor the cost chain, analyse variances and implement corrective actions.
• Analyse costs and profitability and identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and margins.
• Develop and monitor relevant financial and operational KPIs and management reporting.
• Provide financial analysis, insights and decision support to operational and executive management.
• Manage working capital requirements, including cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.
• Prepare financial statements and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and overall business performance.
• Manage and mentor finance team members, fostering accountability and professional development.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Afrikaans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Accounting/ERP software

Excel (advanced)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The successful candidate will oversee the financial function of the business, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial input to support sound decision‑making, profitability and sustainable growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full financial function of the business.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, procedures, controls and accounting processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor the cost chain, analyse variances and implement corrective actions where required.
• Analyse costs and profitability and identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and margins.
• Develop and monitor relevant financial and operational KPIs and management reporting.
• Provide financial analysis, insights and decision support to operational and executive management.
• Manage working capital requirements, including cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.
• Prepare financial statements and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and overall business performance.
• Manage and mentor finance team members, fostering accountability and professional development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' post-article experience in a financial management role.
• Previous management experience of approximately 2–3 years.
• Experience within agriculture, fruit production, packing, manufacturing or a similar operational environment will be advantageous.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• A proactive and autonomous approach to work.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and task‑oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and a commercial mindset. The position forms an integral part of the management team and requires an individual who can contribute strategically while maintaining the high standards and financial discipline of the business.

A competitive remuneration package is offered in line with the candidate's experience and qualifications.