Group Financial Manager

RecruitMyMom; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading business is looking for a senior finance professional to join its Group Finance leadership in Johannesburg. This hybrid role involves leading group budgeting and forecasting, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in group finance and strong technical accounting skills. The position offers a stable, permanent role with significant responsibility and interaction with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in group finance or financial accounting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead group budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Manage month-end processes.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CA(SA) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 28/01/2026

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Industry Manufacturing
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 28/01/2026
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Johannesburg
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A global trading business is seeking a senior finance professional to join its Group Finance leadership team in a broad, hands-on role. This permanent position requires strong expertise across group reporting, budgeting, consolidation and financial governance within a complex, deadline-driven environment. The role is hybrid-based, operating from the Sandton office, and offers a salary range of R1.4 – R1.7 million CTC for a qualified CA, or R1.0 – R1.4 million CTC for a non-CA, depending on experience. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and international stakeholders within a flat, collaborative structure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the group budgeting and forecasting process across multiple entities

Maintain, enhance and implement changes to the group planning and consolidation systems

Prepare and consolidate group budgets and forecasts, including reporting outputs

Provide backup support for holding company budgets and forecasts

Oversee group consolidation and management reporting

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual group financial reports

Manage the month-end process, including consolidations, flashes and commentary

Prepare year-end financial statements and manage the audit process in liaison with group auditors

Prepare board, committee and ad-hoc reporting packs for senior leadership

Support tax compliance, statutory reporting and audit requirements

Treasury, Risk & Systems

Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting and financial risk processes

Maintain general ledger integrity, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations

Create and maintain customer, vendor and master data within the ERP system

Partner with IT on ERP system changes, implementations and upgrades

Support transfer pricing documentation, automation tools and compliance

Contribute to ESG reporting, policies, carbon reporting and related analysis

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Partner with local and international stakeholders across the business

Support strategic finance initiatives and continuous process improvement

Provide guidance and oversight to junior finance team members where required

Requirements

CA(SA) preferred; strong non-CA candidates with relevant experience will be considered

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a commercially orientated group finance or financial accounting role

Proven experience in group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and reporting

Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards

Experience in complex, multi-entity and/or international environments

Highly organised, deadline-driven with strong problem-solving ability

Systems savvy with strong ERP and advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Stable career history with a collaborative, hands-on and pragmatic mindset

Hybrid working model (3 days in the Sandton office / 2 days remote)

Senior exposure within a global trading organisation

Flat organisational structure with direct access to senior leadership

Broad, end-to-end finance role with real influence and ownership

Permanent role offering long-term stability and growth