Operational Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022348/Jen

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

450 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
On behalf of our client, a dynamic and fast-paced organization operating within the premium leisure and service-led industry, we are seeking an experienced Operational Financial Manager to join their Cape Town leadership team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role suited to a finance professional who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys being close to the business. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the role takes full ownership of day-to-day financial management while partnering closely with senior operational leaders to drive commercial insight, cost control, and strategic decision-making. With exposure across multiple business units, this position offers the opportunity to influence performance, strengthen controls, and add real value in an environment where finance and operations work hand-in-hand.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
As the Operational Finance Manager, your duties could include the following:
Take full ownership of day-to-today financial management across multiple operational business units, ensuring accuracy, control and compliance
Prepare and present monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis to senior management and executive forums
Partner closely with operational leaders to provide commercial insight, cost analysis, and decision-support to drive profitability
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing budgetary control, including variance analysis and corrective action
Oversee cash-flow management, treasury activities, and payment approvals to ensure optimal liquidity
Ensure strong internal controls, risk management, and compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements
Lead and support procurement and supplier management
Oversee fixed assets, stock controls, and asset registers, ensuring accurate records and regular physical verification
Manage payroll review and approval, ensuring alignment with approved headcount and cost structures
Support annual financial statements, external audits, and ad-hoc financial projects while acting as a trusted advisor to operational leadership

Skills & Experience:
5 years post-article experience in operational or service-driven environments
Strong financial and management accounting expertise
Commercially minded individual with experience managing audits, compliance and tax requirements
Strong cashflow, treasury, and cost control experience
Advanced systems and Excel capability
Confident leader and communicator

Qualification:
Qualified finance professional (CA(SA), CIMA or BCom Honours with articles)

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on Ref number: CTF022348.

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