SUMMARY:
No Templates. No Handovers. Just You, a Global Brand, and a Blank Page.
POSITION INFO:
This isn’t maintenance mode - it’s creation mode. You’ll be the key finance voice guiding business decisions, financial models, and strategy for a rapidly growing international operation. As part of a global technology and shared services network, you’ll bring structure, insight, and forward-thinking analysis to a company that thrives on innovation. From consolidations to reporting and advisory, your fingerprints will be on every system, process, and plan that drives the South African entity’s success.
Imagine stepping into a role where you don’t just manage the numbers - you build the entire foundation they stand on. A leading UK-based group is expanding into South Africa, and they’re looking for a Finance Business Partner (CA(SA)) to lead the charge from the ground up. Based in the City Bowl, Cape Town, this is your chance to be the architect of a new finance function - setting up operations, hiring your own team, and partnering directly with leadership across borders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and lead the South African finance function from day one
- Build and manage your own team of finance professionals
- Develop and maintain financial models to guide strategic decisions
- Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and consolidations
- Partner with global leadership to advise on business performance and movement
- Drive process alignment across shared services and global structures
- Act as a trusted finance advisor to both SA operations and UK headquarters
Job Experience and Skills Required:- CA(SA) – or CIMA
- 2–3 years post-article experience in a commercial or business partnering role
- Proven exposure to tech, IT, or shared services industries preferred
- Experience with financial modelling, reporting, and consolidations
- Ability to advise on business movements and growth strategy
- Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable setting up new systems and leading from the front
- Strong leadership potential with exceptional communication skills
Apply now and take the lead in shaping a global success story — from the Cape up.
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- Newly Qualified
- Financial Manager
- Financial Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Financial Analyst
- Finance Business Partner
- Group Financial Manager
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.
For more information, contact:
Natasha CarrSpecialist Recruitment Consultant
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