Group Finance Leader: Growth, Insight & Governance

SkillsMap; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsMap is seeking a Group Financial Manager to lead financial operations, governance, and reporting. The role drives profitability and sustainable growth through commercial insight and rigorous financial analysis.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, partnering with leaders to align financial and business objectives while building a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in a Group Financial Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of local and international financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and governance.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and analysis.
• Experience in financial reporting and management accounts.
• Demonstrated leadership in finance teams.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, ERP/accounting systems, BI tools and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial operations, governance, and reporting.
• Provide commercial insights and financial analysis to support decisions.
• Develop and execute financial plans for sustainable growth and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and funding plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through systems optimisation and data-driven decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to align financial objectives with goals.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Coaching and mentoring

Results oriented

Tools

SQL

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

SkillsMap is seeking a Group Financial Manager to lead financial operations, governance, and reporting. The role drives profitability and sustainable growth through commercial insight and rigorous financial analysis.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, partnering with leaders to align financial and business objectives while building a high-performing finance team.