Finance Manager (Commercial & Reporting) â CA(SA)

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007950/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R1.2m

SUMMARY:

Finance Manager (Commercial & Reporting) – CA(SA)

Employment Type: Permanent

An established and performance-driven organisation is seeking a commercially minded CA(SA) to join its finance leadership function in a strategic and hands-on capacity.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a business partnering environment and enjoys combining financial reporting, tax, planning, and operational insight to support informed decision-making at senior level.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, and ongoing financial analysis, while partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance and financial stability.
This role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting and management accounts
Support the preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements
Prepare quarterly and year-end reporting packs in accordance with IFRS
Manage corporate income tax, provisional tax calculations, and related statutory submissions
Support audit processes and ensure timely resolution of audit matters
Review balance sheet reconciliations and oversee provision assessments

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
Partner with business leaders to develop financial plans and performance targets
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions

Financial Planning & Analysis

Analyse revenue, margins, costs, and profitability trends
Provide financial dashboards and presentations to senior leadership
Monitor cash flow and support working capital management
Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement
Drive efficiencies and seek opportunities for automation and process enhancement

Business Partnering

Collaborate cross-functionally to understand key business drivers
Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives and projects
Build strong working relationships across the organisation

Minimum Requirements

CA(SA) qualification (essential)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role
Strong experience in financial reporting and tax
Recent exposure to preparing or reviewing annual financial statements
Advanced MS Excel (including modelling and scenario planning)
Experience operating in a high-volume transaction environment

Industry exposure within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or shared services environments will be advantageous.

Candidate Profile

Analytical and detail-oriented
Commercially astute with strong business insight
Confident communicator able to present to senior stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on and results-driven
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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