Strategic Commercial Finance Leader

Publicis Groupe Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa seeks a Senior Commercial Finance Partner in Cape Town to translate strategic plans into commercial priorities. You will drive revenue growth, improve contribution margin and embed disciplined financial decision-making across the Communications Practice.

You will influence senior stakeholders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver financial excellence and transformation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar position within Marketing/Advertising.
• Knowledge of Excel, financial systems and business software.
• Understanding of financial modelling and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Senior business partner and strategic commercial advisor.
• Leadership of profitability, growth and performance.
• Budgeting, forecasting and internal control functions.
• Finance team leadership and capability building.
• Support to Commercial Director for Communications Practice.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change leadership

People management

Commercial acumen

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting

Honours or CIMA/CA(SA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Business software

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa seeks a Senior Commercial Finance Partner in Cape Town to translate strategic plans into commercial priorities. You will drive revenue growth, improve contribution margin and embed disciplined financial decision-making across the Communications Practice.

You will influence senior stakeholders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver financial excellence and transformation.