Financial Manager

CA Financial Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Contract Financial Manager to oversee financial operations in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong financial leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team and ensuring compliance. Key responsibilities include reporting, budgeting, and mentoring. This role requires a proactive individual ready to contribute to a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Sharp, detail-oriented with strong financial leadership skills.
• Experience in managing finance teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing full financial operations including reporting and compliance.
• Managing and mentoring finance team performance and development.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Implementing strong controls and risk management practices.

Job description

Immediate Opportunity: Contract Financial Manager (Gauteng, On-site)

We’re on the lookout for a sharp, detail-oriented Financial Manager to hit the ground running in a contract role based in Gauteng. If you're ready to bring your financial leadership skills to a high-impact environment, we want to hear from you — and fast.

About the Role:

You’ll take the lead on all things finance within the business unit — from reporting to team leadership. This role requires someone who can balance big-picture thinking with operational detail, delivering accurate financials while supporting performance, compliance, and control.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing full financial operations, from monthly reporting to audits and statutory compliance
• Managing and mentoring a finance team, ensuring aligned performance and development
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Taking ownership of financial processes including reconciliations, asset management, and general ledger oversight
• Implementing strong controls and risk management practices
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and executive teams