Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003828/EHo

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Behind every successful school is someone making sure the numbers pass with distinction. If you’re a Financial Manager who can balance strategy, reporting, budgets and operational finance without needing a calculator for every decision, this education group in Durban North wants you at the top of the class. This is more than debit and credit. It’s finance with purpose, pace and people at the centre of it all.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a respected player within the Education sector, shaping learning environments while managing the operational complexity that comes with growth and scale. Based in Durban North, they’re looking for a commercially aware Financial Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with leadership, operational teams and stakeholders to ensure the organisation remains financially healthy, compliant and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the full financial management function across the business
Prepare and review management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
Manage cash flow, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
Lead month-end and year-end reporting and audit processes
Monitor financial performance and provide strategic financial insights
Strengthen controls, processes, and operational efficiencies
Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, planning, and decision-making
Lead and support the finance team

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom / CIMA / CA(SA) qualification
5+ years’ post-articles experience in a Financial Management role
Education industry experience essential
Strong financial reporting, budgeting and operational finance experience
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Commercially minded with a hands-on approach to finance
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-driven environment

If you’re ready to take ownership of finance in a sector that genuinely shapes futures, this could be your smartest career move yet!

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Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
Financial Analysts
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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