Job Title: Financial Manager

Recruitment Company: Sagen Advisory Recruitment Company

Location: Atlantis, Cape Town, Western Cape

Work Arrangement: Office-based

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: R60,000 – R80,000 per month (Negotiable based on qualifications and experience)

Company Description

Our client is an established and dynamic operational entity within the industrial and manufacturing sector, operating both locally and internationally.

Job Summary

Sagen Advisory Recruitment Company is recruiting on behalf of a leading client for a Financial Manager based in Atlantis, Cape Town. This role is responsible for taking full ownership of the finance function, including day-to-day management, cash flow planning, foreign exchange transactions, local and international banking, and finance team leadership. Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Financial Manager will provide commercial insight and drive operational efficiency across the organisation.

Expanded Duties & Responsibilities

· Financial Oversight & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board packs with insightful analysis of performance against budget.

· Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Lead daily cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and multi-currency foreign exchange execution.

· Banking & International Trade: Oversee local and international banking relationships, review multi-currency bank reconciliations, and ensure regulatory compliance on foreign transactions.

· Compliance, Tax & Audit: Lead year-end audit preparations and ensure full statutory compliance, including SARS queries, VAT, PAYE, and income tax submissions.

· Leadership & Operations: Direct, mentor, and build capacity within the finance team, refining internal controls and standard operating procedures.

· Costing & Inventory: Monitor product costing, inventory accounting, and stock controls within an operational/manufacturing environment.

Key attributes

· Strong leadership and people management skills

· Commercially astute and business-minded

· High level of integrity and accountability

· Analytical and detail-oriented

· Proactive and solutions-focused

· Able to work independently and make sound decisions

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

· Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

· Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Qualifications & Experience

· Professional designation preferred: CA(SA), AGA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA.

· 6 to 15+ years of total finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.

· Proven track record in cash flow management, multi-currency transactions, and treasury processes.

· Strong background in manufacturing, engineering, distribution, logistics, or industrial operations.

· Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial software.

Finance-Specific Experience Fields

· Financial Management

· Management Accounting

· Budgeting & Forecasting

· Cash Flow Management

· Financial Reporting

· Audit Experience

· Tax Experience

· Payroll Experience

· Treasury Experience

· Compliance & Governance

· SARS Experience

· VAT Experience

· Team Management

· Manufacturing Experience

· Inventory Accounting

· Cost Accounting

· Stock Control

· Operational Finance

· Group Reporting

· Board Reporting

Preferred Industry Background

· Manufacturing

· Engineering

· Agriculture

· Distribution

· Logistics

· Industrial Environment

· International Trade

Professional Designation Fields

· CA(SA)

· AGA(SA)

· PA(SA)

· CIMA

· ACCA

· CPA

Ideal Candidate Profile

· Hands-on, commercially minded leader capable of balancing day-to-day execution with strategic oversight.

· High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional analytical skills.

· Proactive problem-solver skilled at building strong cross-functional relationships.

SKILLS LIST

Hard Skills: Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Foreign Exchange (Forex/FEX), Treasury Management, Multi-Currency Reconciliations, Cost Accounting, Stock Control & Inventory Management, Tax Compliance (SARS/VAT).

Soft Skills: Executive Leadership, Commercial Acumen, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Insight, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Accountability.

Job-Related Skills: Finance Team Leadership, Internal Controls Implementation, Budgeting & Variance Analysis, Audit Preparation, Process Optimisation.

Summary: Financial Manager, Senior Accountant, CA(SA), CIMA, AGA(SA), Treasury, Forex, Cash Flow, Manufacturing, Atlantis, Cape Town, Financial Director, Management Accounts, Costing, Inventory, SARS Compliance.

PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS - Answer in the designated section

1. Do you hold a completed relevant accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, AGA(SA), BCom Honours in Financial Accounting)?

2. Do you have 5 or more years of experience managing a full finance function and leading a team within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment?

3. Do you have hands-on experience managing treasury, foreign currency transactions, and international banking payments?

4. Are you able to work full-time on-site in Atlantis, Cape Town?

5. How many total years of experience do you have in finance?

6. How many years of senior finance leadership experience do you have?

7. What is your current monthly cost-to-company salary?

8. What is your expected monthly cost-to-company salary?

9. What is your notice period / availability in calendar days?