Permanent
Financial Manager (Multi-Entity | Commercial & Strategic Focus) - Western Cape
Unknown, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Workersweb
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Financial Manager to take full ownership of the financial function across a complex group structure.
This role is best suited to a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, is confident dealing with high-level negotiations, and has proven experience managing intercompany accounts, interbranch company transfers, loan structures, and cash flow across multiple businesses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management Group
+ Oversee full financial function across 8 companies / 3 trading entities
+ Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and loan accounts
+ Ensure accurate consolidation of financial information across entities
+ Maintain strong financial controls across the group
2. Cash Flow & Forecasting (Critical Focus Area)
+ Develop and manage cash flow forecasts across all entities
+ Monitor liquidity and ensure optimal working capital management
+ Provide forward-looking projections to support business decisions
3. Strategic & Commercial Finance
+ Partner with directors on financial strategy and decision-making
+ Analyse margins, cost drivers, and profitability across entities
+ Support business growth through financial insight and planning
4. Negotiations & Stakeholder Engagement
+ Lead and support commercial negotiations (e.g. supplier pricing, diesel fluctuations, contracts)
+ Confidently engage with large corporates and difficult stakeholders
+ Drive cost-saving initiatives and close financially beneficial deals
5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
+ Take full responsibility for tax affairs across multiple entities
+ Liaise directly with South African Revenue Service (SARS) on queries and compliance matters
+ Oversee VAT, PAYE, and statutory submissions
+ Ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulations
6. Financial Reporting
+ Prepare and present monthly management accounts
+ Compile consolidated reports for directors/shareholders
+ Ensure accurate and timely reporting across all entities
7. Leadership & Oversight
+ Oversee finance/admin staff where applicable
+ Implement and improve financial processes and controls
+ Drive accountability and performance within the finance function