Finance Lead

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023313/OP

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Calling all forward-thinking Finance Managers! If you’re excited by innovation, automation, leadership, and real business impact then this opportunity is for you. A leading organization is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. In this role, you will go beyond reporting, lead a team of 15 people, build and improve finance processes, and shape processes, lead people, and drive how finance operates in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to drive automation and AI adoption in finance, apply now!

POSITION INFO:

This position involves:

Managing accounting activities and performs financial performance analysis
Monitoring OPEX and conducting cost analysis
Overseeing balance sheet management and ensuring effective controls
Maintaining oversight of property and fixed assets
Providing coaching and overseeing performance management
Driving finance process automation initiatives

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years’ commercial experience
Strong financial and management accounting foundation
Exposure to Sage X3, Power BI, or ERP systems
Proven experience in automation and process improvement
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Strong in management accounting and financial analysis

Qualification:

B. Com Accounting (or similar)
Newly qualified CA (SA)

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