Western Cape: Financial Manager posted by Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd

You’re not here to babysit spreadsheets. You’re here to run the numbers, challenge them, explain them, and occasionally remind the business that maths still matters.

We’re representing a well-established, fast-moving commercial business looking for a Finance Manager who knows the difference between reporting and insight and isn’t afraid to speak up when the numbers tell an uncomfortable truth.
This role sits close to decision-making, not buried in process. You’ll lead a capable finance team, keep the engine running smoothly, and make sure leadership actually understands what the figures are trying to say.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning monthly management reporting, budgets, and forecasts
• Leading, guiding and developing a finance team
• Reviewing general ledger reconciliations, cash flows, and variances
• Preparing board-ready financial packs and management reports
• Managing audits, statutory returns, tax, and compliance
• Overseeing forex exposure and commercial risk
• Ensuring deadlines are met, standards are high, and numbers are accurate

What you need to bring

• CA(SA)
• Around 6- 8 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS, tax, VAT, and consolidations
• Commercial acumen and business partnering capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP exposure (SAP advantageous, not essential)
• Confidence to manage up, down and across the business

This role is for you if

• You like being accountable, not anonymous
• You enjoy structure but thrive in a commercial environment
• You want finance to be a strategic partner, not a back office
• You take your work seriously, but not yourself

Cape Town based. Senior seat. Real responsibility. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we should be speaking.