Group Financial Manager

Job Description

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to drive group-wide impact? We’re looking for a qualified Group Financial Manager to join a dynamic and growing group of companies operating across South Africa. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead financial excellence, shape strategy, and contribute directly to the group’s continued success.

 

What they do:

We’re a diverse and future-focused business group operating across multiple entities. Financial rigour, innovation, and people-first leadership are at the heart of how we work. Join us as we scale and refine our operations for long-term success.

 

What you will be doing:

As Group Financial Manager, you’ll lead a high-performing finance team and ensure full financial compliance, consolidation, and reporting across the group. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders, steer audits and tax strategy, and deliver critical insights that shape decisions at the top.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports
• Oversee full month-end closure, audit preparation, and broker reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with SARS, FSCA, and other South African financial regulations
• Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation
• Establish strong financial controls and drive internal audit processes
• Mentor and develop the finance team, setting KPIs and fostering accountability

What you need:

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification with 5+ years’ experience in group finance
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and SA tax regulations
• Experience with multi-entity structures and financial consolidations
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, regulated environment (FinTech a plus)
• Hands-on leader with sharp analytical skills and Xero or similar system proficiency

What’s in it for you:

• Market-related executive package with performance incentives
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and autonomy
• Membership fees covered (e.g., SAICA)
• Be part of a growth-focused leadership team shaping the future of the group

Ready to lead with impact?

Apply now and bring your strategic finance skills to a team that values insight, integrity, and innovation.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch,  follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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