Group Finance Manager

2Roads; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across 9 entities. This strategic role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, extensive experience in financial operations, and a proven track record in managing multi-entity financial consolidations. Strong leadership and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive finance experience with 4-5 years at senior management level.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS / GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record managing multi-entity financial operations and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and management accounts across all entities.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes.
• Drive month-end and year-end close procedures with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Analytical excellence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational agility

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Consolidation software (OneStream, SAP BPC, Hyperion)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Group Finance Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Group Finance Manager to lead financial operations across our organization of 9 independent entities.

This high-impact strategic role partners with executive leadership to drive financial excellence, implement group-wide standards, and provide insights that shape our business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership – Oversee consolidated financial reporting and management accounts across all 9 entities.

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes.

Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.

Drive month-end and year-end close procedures with accuracy and efficiency.

Strategic Impact – Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decision‑making.

Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support business growth initiatives.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement across the group.

Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and strategic investments.

Multi-Entity Coordination – Manage inter-company transactions, eliminations, and complex reconciliations.

Implement standardized financial policies, procedures, and controls across all entities.

Drive group-wide financial systems implementation and technology solutions.

Build strong relationships with finance teams across the organization.

Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Drive capability building and knowledge sharing across entities.

Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (or higher).

8-10 years of progressive finance experience with 4-5 years at senior management level.

Proven track record managing multi-entity financial operations and consolidations.

Expert knowledge of IFRS / GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills.

Experience with consolidation software (OneStream, SAP BPC, Hyperion, etc.).

Strong understanding of tax, treasury, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking – Translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Leadership – Influence at executive level and drive change across diverse entities.

Analytical excellence – Exceptional problem‑solving with meticulous attention to detail.

Communication – Present complex financial information clearly to all stakeholders.

Organizational agility – Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong change management capabilities.