Financial Manager

Recruiter:

HandPicked Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000234/MG

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related, depending on qualifications and ex Monthly

SUMMARY:
Working hours: Monday – Friday – 07:30 – 16:00
Type: Office based – Permanent
Area: Close to Grootfontein, Pretoria
To start as soon as possible

Our client is seeking a high-calibre, qualified and experienced finance professional to work directly alongside the current CFO as Second-in-Command (2IC), with a long-term succession plan to take over the CFO role within the next 10 years.
This role is ideal for a professional who is not only technically strong, but who wants to deeply understand the business, its operations, and its people — and who is committed to long-term growth within one organisation.

Role Overview
This is a strategic, hands-on role combining operational finance, leadership exposure, and succession planning. The successful candidate will gradually assume increased responsibility across the group, ensuring continuity, stability, and future leadership within the finance function.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Relevant accounting qualification (BCom Accounting / similar)
Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA or equivalent)
Solid post-articles accounting experience within a managerial role
Leadership or team management experience
Strong understanding of operational finance, debtors, creditors, and group accounting
Experience working with accounting software systems
Exposure to payroll, budgeting, and management accounts
Long-term career mindset (not a short-term move)
Strong work ethic and hands-on approach
Ability to see both detail and big-picture business impact
Professional maturity and integrity
Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-focused
Comfortable starting hands-on while building strategic responsibility

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Work closely with the CFO on all financial and strategic matters
Act as 2IC to the CFO, providing cover and support across the finance function
Oversee day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the group
Review and support debtors, creditors, and cash flow management
Involvement in GRV processing, reconciliations, and operational controls
Support payroll processes (advantageous)
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Develop a strong understanding of the full business operations
Mentor and support junior finance team members
Step into leadership responsibilities as part of a structured succession plan

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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