Financial Manager - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Managing Director with a second-level reporting line to the CFO, the Financial Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team and second-in-command within the financial function.

POSITION INFO:
Financial Manager - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town - R78, 000 CTC per month An opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to act as a business partner to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team while taking full ownership of the finance team and day-to-day financial control. About Our Client Our client is a prestigious, five-star hospitality group encompassing a boutique hotel, guest house, luxury spa, two restaurants, and a wine tasting space . Operating fully on-site, the business requires a hands-on leader to safeguard financial health and maintain rigorous compliance across its operations . The Role: Financial Manager Reporting to the Managing Director with a second-level reporting line to the CFO, the Financial Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team and second-in-command within the financial function . The role exists to safeguard the financial health of the business, ensure rigorous statutory and audit compliance, and provide financial insight to influence commercial and operational decisions . Key focus areas include leading the finance team (comprising an Accountant, Cashbook and Debtors Clerk, and Creditors Clerk), managing budgets and cash flow, overseeing payroll and audits, and supporting major capital projects . Key Responsibilities Apply at least five years of financial management experience to lead and manage the finance team, setting clear expectations and ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of the finance function . Partner with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to interpret financial performance, provide insights, challenge constructively, and influence commercial and operational decisions . Oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and the preparation of board-level financial reports . Lead annual budget preparation, reforecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure liquidity across operational cycles . Manage external audit processes, VAT returns, tax compliance, and statutory financial submissions . Oversee monthly payroll processing, payroll-related financial controls, employee benefit financial responsibilities, and payment approvals . Support capital expenditure, feasibility modelling, and major business projects, alongside managing annual insurance renewals and claims . About You B.Compt Honours degree or equivalent postgraduate accounting or finance qualification At least five years of relevant financial management experience Proven experience leading and managing a finance team Strong Senior Leadership Team and business partnering experience with sound commercial judgement Strong financial and management reporting capability, including balance sheet reconciliations, monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and board-level reporting Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, liquidity, and investment management experience Experience managing external audits and practical knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, and statutory submissions Experience overseeing monthly payroll runs, payroll controls, and employee benefit financial responsibilities Experience supporting capital expenditure, feasibility modelling, and major business projects Advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience and experience with JET Reports Ability to adapt as business priorities change while maintaining financial discipline, attention to detail, and strong communication and interpersonal skills Based in Cape Town and able to commute daily for a fully on-site role (Monday to Friday, 08: 00-17: 00) CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (preferred) Experience within hospitality, luxury property, or a similarly complex operational environment (preferred) Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV (preferred) Knowledge of MICROS, OPERA, and Sage (advantageous)