Strategic Financial Manager

Arvo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm in Cape Town is seeking a Strategic Financial Manager who is CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified. This role offers full remote flexibility, focusing on client relationship management, strategic guidance, and leadership in financial operations to drive business growth and efficiency.

Benefits

Full remote flexibility

Exposure to diverse clients across industries

High-trust, high-integrity team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of post-articles experience in strategic finance or consulting.
• Skilled in engaging with executive teams and business owners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to clients with varied business models.
• Analyze and deliver insight-driven financial recommendations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Analysis

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Job description

A dynamic and strategic finance firm is seeking a commercially minded, relationship-driven Strategic Financial Manager . This role is ideal for a CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified professional with a flair for translating financial data into compelling, business-driven insights.

You'll work closely with business owners and executive teams, acting as a financial thought partner. You’ll have the opportunity to be hands-on in strategy, growth planning, financial forecasting, and helping scale high-impact businesses. It’s a deeply consultative role - perfect for someone who loves both numbers and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management : Serve as a strategic finance partner to clients; understand their vision, business model, and key goals.
• Strategic Financial Guidance : Analyze financial performance and deliver insight-driven recommendations to fuel growth and operational efficiency.
• Storytelling with Numbers : Translate complex financial data into strategic narratives that drive business action and clarity.
• Leadership & Collaboration : Collaborate with internal teams and provide mentorship to junior staff to maintain high standards of client delivery.
• Innovation & Problem Solving : Provide forward-thinking solutions to nuanced business challenges across a range of industries.
• Presentations & Strategy : Lead client meetings and workshops with clear, actionable outputs tied to strategic objectives.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified
• Minimum 3+ years of post-articles experience with strong exposure to strategic finance or consulting
• Strong commercial awareness and comfort engaging with business owners and executive teams
• Empathetic, relational, and confident communicator who can own the room without ego
• Skilled in connecting the dots between numbers and business strategy
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote-first, and entrepreneurial environment

This Role Offers

• Full remote flexibility with optional in-person meetups
• Exposure to diverse clients across industries and growth stages
• The chance to make a tangible impact as part of a high-trust, high-integrity team
• A culture that values authenticity, curiosity, and initiative

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