SUMMARY:
Seeking a CA(SA) with a sharp analytical edge and the confidence to join one of South Africa's large
POSITION INFO:
Are you a CA(SA) with a sharp analytical edge and the confidence to influence at executive level? Join a strategic finance function that's undergoing transformation, where your expertise will directly shape performance across 9 divisions and 19,000 employees in one of South Africa's largest facilities management groups.
About the Opportunity
This is a rare chance to take on a senior group-level role focused on performance evaluation, financial reporting, and forward-looking analysis. Sitting within a compact, high-performing group finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in reshaping financial structures, supporting a major BI and systems implementation, and guiding strategic decisions from a shareholder perspective.
What You'll Be Doing
- Consolidate and interpret management accounts across multiple divisions (security, cleaning, catering)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning at group level
- Implement and embed the new BI platform
- Deliver detailed performance and variance analysis for group executive and board-level discussions
- Support evaluation of capital investments, restructures, and potential acquisitions
- Produce high-impact, visually powerful reports to guide executive strategy
What We're Looking For
- CA(SA) with 10-15 years' post-articles experience
- Proven experience in group FP&A or corporate finance within a complex, multi-division business
- Advanced Excel and strong data fluency - must be comfortable with BI tools and Sage systems
- A hands-on operator who enjoys the detail and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate at all levels
- Strong business acumen, particularly around forecasting, restructuring, and investment analysis
What's in it for you?
- Work alongside top-tier group leaders across finance, risk, procurement, legal, and capital management
- Join a business in strategic transition - your impact will be visible and valued
- A professional, non-hybrid culture with high expectations and strong peer collaboration
Ready to Lead with Insight?
Apply now and bring your financial insight to the heart of group strategy.
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