Financial Manager

aston holmes; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Financial Manager who excels in strategic financial oversight. The ideal candidate will lead financial operations, ensuring compliance while developing budgeting and forecasting strategies. A BCom degree and 5–8 years of experience in financial management are required, preferably with exposure to the property sector. A competitive salary of R500K - R600K is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in financial management.
• Strong command of financial systems.
• Exposure to the property sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Develop and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow strategies.
• Provide actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Financial communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BCom degree or Honours in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The opportunity that awaits you:

Are you the kind of person who sees a messy budget and feels compelled to tame it like a wild beast? Do you whisper sweet nothings to Excel formulas and dream in pivot tables? Then we’ve got a desk with your name on it.

Our client is seeking a Financial Manager who’s far more than a number cruncher. A strategic thinker, a calm-in-the-chaos operator, and someone who can turn financial fog into crystal-clear insight. Brings analytical precision with a dash of creative problem-solving then you can call our client home.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage financial operations, reporting, and compliance
• Develop and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow strategies
• Provide actionable insights to support business decision-making
• Ensure financial controls and risk management frameworks are in place
• Partner with internal teams to align financial goals with operational priorities

Our required expertise:

• A BCom degree or Honours in Finance or Accounting
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in financial management
• Strong command of financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly across departments
• Exposure to the property sector, whether through direct experience or financial oversight—is highly advantageous
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently

Reward: R500K -R600K