Commercial Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015373/PMA

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who wants to influence strategy, profitability, and decision-making at a senior level? This role is ideal for a finance leader who goes beyond reporting and partners with the business to drive performance, growth, and sustainable results.

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity offers exposure to executive leadership and the chance to play a key role in shaping commercial outcomes. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, performance-driven environment where financial insight is valued and acted upon. The business is well-established, growth-focused, and values strong governance, commercial acumen, and accountability. This role provides real influence, career progression, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the business’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
Deliver commercial analysis, business cases, and profitability insights
Partner with operational and executive teams to drive margin improvement and cost optimisation
Oversee management reporting, variance analysis, and performance metrics
Support pricing models, investment appraisals, and strategic initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:

CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification

Experience:

Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in commercial finance or financial management
Proven business partnering experience with senior stakeholders
Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Experience operating in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment

Skills:

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools

Non-negotiables:

Strong commercial acumen and communication skills
Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, please visit:
/>
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Finance Leadership
- Commercial Finance
- CA(SA) & Qualified Finance Professionals
- Financial Management & Business Partnering
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Executive Recruitment Consultant

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Commercial Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who wants to influence strategy, profitability, and decision-making at a senior level? This role is ideal for a finance leader who goes beyond reporting and partners with the business to drive performance, growth, and sustainable results.
31 days ago

Financial Manager CA(SA)
Location: Midrand
Salary: 900 000 Annually
Step into a role where your leadership truly moves the needle.Our client is seeking a highly experienced financial manager with a proven track record of guiding sizeable finance teams within a highâvolume, deadlineâdriven environment. This is a JSEâlisted powerhouse, where “fastâpaced” barely scratches the surface. You’ll join a dynamic, forwardâthinking finance divisio...
2 days ago

Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Ready to Prove Yourself? Step Into a Finance Role That Demands More.
2 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
If you’re a financial Accountant who enjoys working across multiple entities and seeing the bigger asset picture, this opportunity in the property sector is built for you.
2 days ago

Regional Area Sales Manager Limpopo
Location: Isando
Salary: Market related
The purpose of the role is to drive and deliver sales in line with area sales targets while managing
2 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 900 000
Step into a senior finance role that offers national exposure, impactful reporting, and the chance to make a real difference in a respected, growth-focused organisation.
3 days ago

CFO
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Step into a senior leadership role in a dynamic, fast-moving travel and hospitality environment where strategy, innovation, and people-focused leadership shape the business. This is an opportunity to drive growth, influence decision-making, and leave a lasting impact.
3 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1 100 000
Step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation meets high-volume, high-impact finance. This is a place where your analytical mind drives real business decisions and your insights shape the future of a growing multinational company.
3 days ago

Financial Manager
Location: Midrand
Salary: 900 000 Annually
Are you a finance expert with leadership flair? drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic growth to be part ofthe full financial reporting function ensuring accuracy and validity of financial information and that deadlines are met. Be the first to apply.
3 days ago

Group Finance Manager - CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you the kind of CA(SA) who likes being close to the action, not boxed into a reporting-only role? This is a hands-on Group Finance manager opportunity for a commercially minded leader who wants real influence, real responsibility, and real impact. If you enjoy working directly with business owners, driving performance, and getting involved operationally, this role will feel less like a job and...
3 days ago