Financial Manager- Cape Town

A high-growth group of companies is looking for an ambitious, experienced Financial Manager who is ready to take full ownership of the finance function in a fast-scaling environment for their Agri and Retail Division.

It's an opportunity for a driven go-getter who thrives on momentum, accountability, and strategic influence.

You will work closely with the executive team, be comfortable with board reporting, enhance investment readiness, and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's next phase of growth.

The successful candidate will confidently lead a team and manage the end-to-end finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate responsibilities effectively and ensure consistent delivery against deadlines.
• Build and structure a scalable finance function aligned to rapid business growth.

End-to-End Financial Management

• Take full ownership of the finance function across the business.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity variance analysis.
• Ensure strong internal controls, governance, and financial accuracy.
• Guarantee the integrity, completeness, and timelines of all financial information.

Strategic Finance & Commercial Business Partnering

• Drive scenario modelling and forward-looking strategic analysis.
• Prepare and present board-level reporting and financial insights.
• Identify financial risks, growth opportunities, and key performance trends.

Tax, Compliance & Structuring

• Oversee tax compliance, including:
  • Income Tax
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Statutory submissions
• Design and manage tax structuring that supports scalable growth.
• Manage audit processes and relationships with external auditors.
• Own management accounts, reporting frameworks, and board packs.
• Drive real-time financial visibility to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate finance systems, tools, and controls.
• Strengthen data-driven reporting and analytical capabilities.

Requirements

• CA / CIMA / SAIPA advantageous.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or 3 years post articles experience.
• Tax experience would be advantageous.
• Exposure to multi-entity environments would be beneficial.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability.
• Experience in Xero would be advantageous.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a scaling, high-growth environment.
• Ability to design and implement innovative, structured solutions.