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Strategic Financial Manager

Strategic Financial Manager

ArvoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
21 hours ago
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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