Finance Manager

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Our client is an established player within the real estate development and property investment sector. They are seeking a highly driven Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and partner closely with executive stakeholders to support business growth and investment objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in financial management, project finance, investment evaluation, and financial modelling. The successful candidate will oversee the full finance function while contributing to the assessment and execution of development and investment opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers, investors, and project teams in a dynamic environment where your commercial insight and financial expertise will have a direct impact on business success. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full financial function of the business. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned to business objectives. Provide financial insight and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Establish and maintain financial controls, governance frameworks, and reporting structures. Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for development and investment projects. Conduct feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and financial evaluations. Assess development opportunities, acquisitions, funding structures, and investment returns. Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments. Monitor project profitability, cash flows, and return on investment. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, audit, and financial reporting processes. Prepare management accounts and board-level reporting packs. Manage banking, funding, investor, and external stakeholder relationships. Support fundraising, financing, and capital allocation initiatives. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Job Experience and Skills Required: Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification is essential. Active SAICA membership. 5-10 years post-qualification experience. 3-5 years' experience in a management or leadership role. Proven experience within real estate development, property investment, real estate fund management, or development projects. Strong project finance and investment evaluation experience. Advanced financial modelling skills. Strong understanding of property development and investment economics. Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management capabilities. Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency. Competency Requirements: Strategic Thinking Commercial Acumen Leadership and Influence Stakeholder Management Analytical Problem Solving Drive for Results Financial Governance and Risk Management Communication and Relationship Building Adaptability and Resilience Entrepreneurial Mindset Why Consider This Opportunity? This opportunity offers exposure to strategic decision-making, investment activities, and high-value development projects within a growing property investment environment. The successful candidate will have the chance to influence business direction while contributing to long-term growth and value creation. Apply now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & Executive opportunities, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas: - Financial Managers - Financial Accountants - Financial Controllers - Chartered Accountants - Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants - Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, remain on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Ulrike Groenewald Recruitment Consultant