Finance Shared Services Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022150/Jen

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established retail company with a powerful footprint in the Northern Suburbs is on the hunt for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the heartbeat of its finance operations. With a robust supply chain network a deep-rooted commitment to quality, and a customer base that spans far and wide, this business is built on scale, precision, and performance.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast-moving environments. You’ll oversee the end-to-end operations of the shared services function, managing and motivating a team across multiple finance disciplines while ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the board.
If you’re passionate about people leadership, process excellence, and driving finance operations that support a dynamic retail business, this one’s worth a closer look.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
As the Finance Shared Services Manager, your duties include the following:
Oversee the shared services budget, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost control, and optimal utilization of funds
Ensure the timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of shared services to internal stakeholders
Identify, design and implement continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Lead, manage, and develop a large, multi-functional team to consistently achieve departmental objectives and performance targets
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring services are aligned with evolving business needs
Deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful performance reports to senior management to support informed decision-making
Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining strong governance standards
Actively uphold, embody, and promote the company’s values and culture across the shared services function

Skills & Experience:
Experience in project management and process improvement initiatives
5 years of experience in a financial management role

Qualification:
Completed finance degree in finance or accounting

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on Ref number: CTF022150.

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