Group Financial Analyst Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management group in South Africa is seeking a CA(SA) to lead financial performance evaluation and strategic financial planning. This senior role involves consolidating management accounts, implementing a new BI platform, and delivering reports for group executives. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years' post-articles experience and advanced skills in financial reporting and data analysis.

Benefits

Professional culture with high expectations

Visible impact on strategic decisions

Collaboration with top-tier leaders

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' post-articles experience as CA(SA).
• Experience in group FP&A or corporate finance in multi-division business.
• Hands-on operator with strong detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and interpret management accounts across divisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Implement and embed new BI platform.
• Deliver performance and variance analysis for executive discussions.
• Support evaluation of capital investments and restructures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Data fluency

Excel proficiency

Emotional intelligence

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

BI tools

Sage systems

Job description

Are you a CA(SA) with a sharp analytical edge and the confidence to influence at executive level? Join a strategic finance function that's undergoing transformation, where your expertise will directly shape performance across 9 divisions and 19,000 employees in one of South Africa's largest facilities management groups.

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to take on a senior group-level role focused on performance evaluation, financial reporting, and forward-looking analysis. Sitting within a compact, high-performing group finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in reshaping financial structures, supporting a major BI and systems implementation, and guiding strategic decisions from a shareholder perspective.

What You'll Be Doing

• Consolidate and interpret management accounts across multiple divisions (security, cleaning, catering)
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning at group level
• Implement and embed the new BI platform
• Deliver detailed performance and variance analysis for group executive and board-level discussions
• Support evaluation of capital investments, restructures, and potential acquisitions
• Produce high-impact, visually powerful reports to guide executive strategy

What We're Looking For

CA(SA) with 10-15 years' post-articles experience

Proven experience in group FP&A or corporate finance within a complex, multi-division business

Advanced Excel and strong data fluency - must be comfortable with BI tools and Sage systems

A hands-on operator who enjoys the detail and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves

High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate at all levels

Strong business acumen, particularly around forecasting, restructuring, and investment analysis

What's in it for you?

Work alongside top-tier group leaders across finance, risk, procurement, legal, and capital management

Join a business in strategic transition - your impact will be visible and valued

A professional, non-hybrid culture with high expectations and strong peer collaboration

Ready to Lead with Insight?

Apply now and bring your financial insight to the heart of group strategy.

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