FINANCIAL MANAGER (CIMA) - ZAR 1.2M - SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager in Cape Town. This CIMA-qualified professional will lead the finance function, manage budgeting and forecasting, and produce strategic financial reports. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, skills in financial modelling, and strong leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to significantly impact the financial performance of the firm.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Excellent commercial exposure

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a finance role.
• Proficient in financial modelling, analytical reviews, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function from monthly close to board-level reporting.
• Refine financial models for strategic decision-making and investment analysis.
• Deliver accurate investor and stakeholder reporting.
• Manage treasury to ensure sufficient liquidity.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel functions

Budgeting

Management reporting

Performance tracking

Education

ACMA / CGMA / CIMA qualification

Job description

FINANCIAL MANAGER (CIMA) - ZAR 1.2M - SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

We’re looking for a commercially astute Finance Manager ready to take the lead in a hands-on, high-exposure finance role. If you’re a CIMA-qualified professional with a passion for financial modelling and strategic analysis, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling. This is a 'meaty' role that offers direct exposure to investor reporting, treasury management, and financial performance tracking—perfect for a commercially minded, analytically driven professional.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package
• Performance based bonus
• Excellent commercial exposure

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function – from monthly close to board-level reporting
• Own and refine financial models to support strategic decision-making and investment analysis
• Build and present budgets, forecasts, and variance reports with clear business insights
• Deliver accurate, timely investor and stakeholder reporting
• Manage treasury to ensure sufficient liquidity for deals and operational requirements
• Partner with the executive team on deal structuring, funding strategy, and credit assessments
• Supervise and mentor a small finance team
• Oversee risk controls related to maturing loans, security releases, and cash settlements
• Liaise with agents to oversee portfolio performance
• Support HR administration and recruitment coordination

Qualifications

• Registered ACMA, CGMA / CIMA qualified with 2-4 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a comparable role in financial services
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions and tools
• Well-versed in financial modelling, analytical reviews, and cash flow forecasting
• Proven track record in budgeting, management reporting, and performance tracking
• Confident team leader with experience engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Known for integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach