Group Finance Manager

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management firm is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and providing insights to support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate must have 5–8 years in finance roles, strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, and advanced skills in financial modelling. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in multi‑property finance or group finance roles, including consolidation and audit coordination.
• Strong command of IFRS / GAAP, tax compliance, and hospitality KPI frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with financial modelling and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and coordinate year-end statutory accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership in process improvement

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Business

Master’s / MBA advantageous

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PMS

POS

ERP integrations

Job description

SUMMARY

Extraordinary Resorts Management is seeking an experienced and strategic Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. This pivotal role ensures accurate reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and delivers insights that drive business growth and informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts within defined timelines, including variance analysis and commentary.

Maintain chart of accounts structures across multiple entities; ensure accuracy of intercompany eliminations.

Coordinate year‑end statutory accounts and audits; ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP and local tax laws.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead the annual budgeting cycle and rolling reforecasts by property and department, including Capex and Opex plans.

Monitor performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Controls

Consolidate cash flow across properties; manage liquidity, credit terms, and collections.

Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Strengthen internal controls for cash handling, POS settlement, tips / service charge distribution, stock management, and night audit reconciliation.

Oversee inventory controls (recipe costing, yield / wastage, stock counts, variance analysis); collaborate with culinary and procurement teams to reduce COS.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Implement and maintain robust internal controls.

Coordinate external audits and ensure timely completion.

Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, and statutory requirements.

Support insurance reviews, risk registers, and business continuity planning.

Strategic Financial Support

Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Assist with M&A activities, financial modelling, and due diligence.

Leadership & Team Management

Collaborate with finance teams across subsidiaries.

Drive process improvements and ERP system enhancements.

POSITION INFO

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, , or Business (Master’s / MBA advantageous).

5–8+ years in multi‑property finance or group finance roles, including consolidation and audit coordination.

Strong command of IFRS / GAAP, tax compliance, and hospitality KPI frameworks.

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency.

Hands‑on experience with PMS, POS, and ERP integrations.

Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities.

Key Skills & Competencies

Commercial acumen with a hospitality operations mindset.

Strong stakeholder management (GMs, Owners, Brand / Franchise, Revenue, Culinary, ).

Detail orientation with speed and accuracy under seasonal pressure.

Leadership in process improvement, change management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.

Professional development opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package.