Group Financial Manager

Kingsleyirons Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pretoria is seeking a Group Financial Manager to join their executive team. The successful candidate will oversee group-level financial reporting, consolidations, and tax planning. This role requires a strategic thinker with 5-7 years of financial management experience, preferably in a diverse business environment. The position fosters a family-oriented culture with exposure to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years Financial Management experience.
• Solid experience at Group level – reporting and consolidations.
• Experience working with African Countries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare group-level reporting and consolidations across 7 companies.
• Partner with the CEO on strategic business and financial planning.
• Lead financial statements, profit & loss, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Financial Management

Advanced Excel

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

BCom Honours with completed Articles

CA(SA) / CIMA preferred

Job description

Overview

A successful private business, with operations spanning seven companies, is seeking a Group Financial Manager to join their executive team. Acting as a strategic partner to the CEO, you will play a critical role in group-level financial reporting, consolidations, tax planning, and strategic business planning. The position also offers exposure to corporate social responsibility initiatives through its NPO involvement. This role is based in Pretoria East offering a supportive, family-oriented culture, with exposure to a diverse Business portfolio.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Honours with completed Articles
• CA(SA) / CIMA preferred
• 5 - 7 years Financial Management experience
• Solid experience at Group level – reporting and consolidations
• Exposure to NPO finance (advantageous)
• Experience working with African Countries advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills essential
• Proven experience in managing a finance team

Responsibilities

• Prepare group-level reporting and consolidations across 7 companies
• Partner with the CEO on strategic business and financial planning
• Lead financial statements, profit & loss, budgets, and forecasts
• Oversee tax planning and Capex management
• Manage a small but effective finance team
• Support NPO financial activities as part of corporate social responsibility
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and strong financial governance

Softskills / Additional Info

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Hands-on and adaptable within a diverse business environment
• Collaborative leader with a supportive management style
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset