Group Financial Manager

CA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CA is seeking a Group Finance Manager in Johannesburg to lead the finance function on a 6-month contract. You will oversee financial reporting, planning, controls, and compliance across multiple entities, while shaping decisions with senior leadership.

The role requires a CA(SA), 8–10 years in finance with at least 5 years in senior management, and a track record in multi-site operations, IFRS, tax, and internal controls. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) immediately available.
• 8–10 years' progressive finance experience including at least 5 years in senior finance management.
• Experience managing multi-site or national finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, audit, financial governance and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• A commercially minded leader with strong communication, analytical and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial reporting, planning, controls, compliance and operational finance across multiple entities.
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Lead a finance team across multiple sites or entities.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Tax

Audit

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Financial governance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Influencing skills

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

My client based in Johannesburg East is looking for a Group Finance Manager to help lead its finance function. This is a 6-month contract opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence to influence decisions and lead a team.
You'll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of financial reporting, planning, controls, compliance and operational finance across multiple entities.

What we're looking for

• An immediately available CA(SA)
• 8-10 years' progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in senior finance management
• Experience managing multi-site or national finance operations
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, audit, financial governance and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems
• A commercially minded leader with strong communication, analytical and influencing skills