Senior Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023251/JL

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 800 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A landmark, highâprofile property portfolio is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to drive financial strategy and performance. This is a critical leadership role with exposure to largeâscale developments, asset management, and complex property portfolios. This role is ideal for a commercially astute finance professional ready to operate at a strategic, highâimpact level.

POSITION INFO:

Oversee financial management and reporting across a large property portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Partner closely with the Asset Manager to support feasibility assessments, acquisitions, and disposals
Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts for major developments and portfolio assets
Develop detailed financial models including rental projections, cost structures, and return assumptions
Conduct sensitivity analysis across key drivers such as vacancy, escalation, and funding assumptions
Oversee covenant calculations and reporting for lender submissions
Lead and manage the full debtor function, including billing, collections, and credit control
Engage with tenants and internal teams to resolve escalations and optimise collections
Coordinate yearâend audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Drive innovation within finance through system improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting
Review and analyse portfolio performance, including hospitality and mixedâuse assets
Collaborate with executive stakeholders, funders, and operational teams

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 7–10+ years’ experience within property finance environments
Strong exposure to largeâscale property portfolios - retail, commercial, or residential
Proven experience in debtor management, billing cycles, and collections
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting capability
Strong knowledge of property systems, with MDA highly preferred
Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problemâsolving ability
Ability to operate effectively in a fastâpaced, highâvolume environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

Qualification:

BCom Accounting OR Finance OR Equivalent
CA(SA) Designation Advantageous

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