Group Finance Manager

Phoenix Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in South Africa seeks a strategic Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. This role involves preparing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of group finance experience, strong IFRS / GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Offering a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and professional development opportunities, this position supports business growth through effective financial management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in multi-property finance or group finance roles.
• Strong command of IFRS / GAAP, tax compliance, and hospitality KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with PMS, POS and ERP integrations.
• Detail-oriented with speed and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting cycles and rolling forecasts.
• Strengthen internal controls for cash handling and inventory.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decisions.

Skills

IFRS / GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Business

Master’s / MBA (advantageous)

Tools

PMS

POS

ERP systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Resorts Management Group based in Bryanston 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.

POSITION INFO – Duties

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 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.

Requirements

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

At least 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.

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency.

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

Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities.

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.

Salary on offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Professional development opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package.