Group Financial Manager - Environmental Consultancy

Allen & York Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An international environmental consultancy in Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to oversee multi-entity financial management and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have strong consolidation experience, a CA(SA) qualification, and significant experience in leadership roles. This role involves driving financial strategy across operations, compliance, and mentoring a finance team. Apply now for an impactful career opportunity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-articles experience in finance leadership roles.
• Experience with African tax, international tax, and transfer pricing is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide financial reporting, month-end close, and statutory compliance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and strategic financial planning.
• Manage internal and external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions.
• Support M&A activity and investment decisions.

Skills

Consolidation experience across multi-entity, multi-currency groups

Leadership abilities

Analytical and commercial acumen

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Education

CA(SA) / equivalent

Tools

Business Central or similar ERP systems

Job description

Group Financial Manager | International Environmental Consultancy | Gauteng, South Africa

Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to take ownership of multi-entity financial management across a purpose-driven global organisation? We're supporting a leading international consultancy in their search for an experienced Group Financial Manager to oversee consolidated reporting, governance, compliance, and strategic financial planning across their African and international operations.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of the organisation's financial health - ideal for someone who thrives in complex, multi-currency environments and enjoys shaping financial strategy while ensuring rigorous control.

In this role, you will:

• Lead group-wide financial reporting, month-end close, and statutory compliance
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and strategic financial planning
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, intercompany loans, and FX exposure
• Manage internal and external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management, and transfer pricing frameworks
• Support M&A activity, investment decisions, and operational leadership
• Mentor a dispersed finance team and foster a high-performance culture

What We're Looking For:

• CA(SA) / equivalent with 10+ years post-articles experience
• Strong consolidation experience across multi-entity, multi-currency groups
• Proven leadership and exceptional analytical and commercial acumen
• Experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems
• Exposure to African tax, international tax, and transfer pricing (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel

Interested?

If you're driven by accuracy, strategic insight, and the opportunity to influence financial decision-making at a global level, this is an exceptional next step.

Interested in learning more? I'd be happy to share further details.

Allen & York - delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.