Group Financial Manager

Group Financial Manager

Reporting to: Operations
Seniority Level: Professional
Type: Permanent
Area: Delmas
We are seeking a highly skilled and process-driven Group Financial Manager, reporting to the CFO, to oversee and optimise the financial operations across a multi-entity group.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements.
• Manage consolidations and eliminate intercompany transactions.
• Prepare executive and board-level financial reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the group budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts.
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Manage group cash flow, liquidity, and funding structures.
• Optimise working capital and banking relationships.
• Monitor FX exposure and assist with risk mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead and mentor finance managers across the group.
• Standardise reporting processes and financial systems.
• Payroll Management
• Oversee the group payroll.
• Tax Compliance & Planning
• Manage group tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax submissions.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Successful completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), previously known as the CTA (Certificate in the Theory of Accounting)
• 10+ years post-SAICA articles experience
• IFRS knowledge and consolidations experience
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• High attention to detail and time management.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.