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Senior Financial Manager CA(SA) | Retail Cape Town Northern Subs
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Shape Strategy. Drive Performance. Lead Financial Excellence.
An exceptional opportunity has become available for a highly accomplished Senior Financial Manager (Reporting) to join a leading fast-paced organisation in the Cape Town Northern Suburbs.This strategic leadership role offers the chance to partner with executive management influence business decisions at the highest level and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance reporting excellence and long-term business success.
If you are a commercially astute CA(SA) or experienced finance leader who thrives on turning complex financial data into strategic business insights this could be the career-defining opportunity youve been waiting for.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Reporting & Governance
- Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly quarterly annual and statutory financial reporting.
- Ensure the accuracy integrity and reliability of financial information across the business.
- Prepare executive and board-level reporting packs with meaningful performance commentary and strategic recommendations.
- Deliver high-level reports highlighting financial performance risks opportunities and key business drivers.
- Monitor industry trends competitor performance and market developments to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting governance and regulatory standards.
Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
- Take ownership of the budgeting process across the division.
- Drive forecasting cycles and provide accurate forward-looking financial projections.
- Lead the development and consolidation of strategic financial plans.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Partner with operational leaders to evaluate business performance against strategic and financial objectives.
Business Partnering & Performance Management
- Translate financial information into actionable commercial insights.
- Provide strategic financial analysis to support growth initiatives investments and cost optimisation.
- Drive data-driven decision-making through analytical modelling and performance evaluation.
- Promote a culture of accountability financial discipline and operational excellence.
Process Improvement & Finance Transformation
- Continuously improve reporting processes controls and systems.
- Drive automation and advanced reporting initiatives to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Lead finance transformation projects focused on standardisation optimisation and improved data quality.
- Ensure all reporting deadlines and deliverables are achieved through effective planning and coordination.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across finance operations and external partners.
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Foster an environment of collaboration excellence and continuous improvement.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IFRS governance frameworks and internal controls.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks and reporting gaps.
- Support internal and external audit processes and drive resolution of audit findings.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- CA(SA) qualification highly advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Strong financial reporting budgeting forecasting and business partnering expertise.
- Experience within a high-volume commercial retail or fast-paced corporate environment will be highly beneficial.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS governance and compliance frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
- Strong analytical commercial and strategic thinking capabilities.
Key Competencies
Strategic ThinkingFinancial Leadership
Business Acumen
Analytical Excellence
Attention to Detail
Results-Oriented
High Integrity
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving
Ability to Perform Under Pressure
Why Apply
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and successful organisation where you will:- Influence strategic business decisions at executive level.
- Lead high-impact reporting and financial planning functions.
- Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work alongside exceptional leaders in a collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful contribution to long-term business growth and performance.
Apply Now
If you are a strategic finance professional looking for your next leadership challenge and meet the above requirements wed love to hear from you.Apply now!
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If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information contact: Du Preez
Recruitment Consultant
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