Finance Manager - CPT

We're partnering with a leading South African digital consumer business to recruit an exceptional Finance Director who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.

This is a pivotal role, reporting into the executive team and taking ownership of financial strategy, reporting, compliance, governance, cash flow, and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Deliver management accounts, financial reporting, and executive insights.
• Drive cost optimisation, profitability, and financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with South African tax and statutory requirements.
• Manage financial controls, risk, audits, and governance.
• Oversee cash flow, assets, investments, and key stakeholder relationships.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

What we're looking for:

✔ CA(SA) or equivalent senior finance leadership experience
✔ Strong knowledge of SARS, CIPC, VAT, Income Tax, COIDA, and statutory compliance
✔ Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and risk management
✔ Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
✔ Commercially minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Advantageous:

• Experience in e-commerce, digital platforms, online payments, or high-volume transaction environments
• Exposure to AI-driven reporting and financial automation
• Advanced financial modelling and dashboarding skills

Why consider this opportunity?

• High-impact executive leadership role
• Fast-growing, innovative digital business
• Strong ownership culture and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to influence strategy and drive business performance
• Based in Cape Town

If you're a commercially astute finance leader ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.