Finance Manager

Reference: CTF024138-SL-1A well-established South African group with a national footprint is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership across multiple entities. This opportunity is suited to a commercially minded CA(SA) who enjoys being involved in both the operational and strategic aspects of the business, while leading a large finance team in a fast-paced environment. Duties & Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities: Assume responsibility for the full finance function across a diverse, multi-entity environment Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to reporting deadlines Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning processes across the group Take ownership of taxation, statutory compliance, audit processes, and annual financial statement preparation Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting to executive management to support strategic decision-making Drive financial controls, governance, and risk management initiatives across the business Monitor business performance, profitability, working capital, and operational efficiencies Partner with key stakeholders across the organisation to support growth and improve financial performance Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen reporting capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Skills & Experience: Proven experience managing large finance teams within a complex commercial environment. Strong multi-entity accounting and reporting experience Extensive exposure to financial oversight, management reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and audit management Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions through meaningful financial insights Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities Advanced ERP systems experience and strong financial systems exposure Qualifications: CA(SA) Minimum 10+ years’ of commercial finance experience within a senior finance leadership role Experience within a multi-entity or group structure environment is essential Connect with us on www.communicate.co.za and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. Package & Remuneration R 1 200 000 - R 1 500 000 - Annually