Job Summary
Financial Manager (Development Coordination) | Cape Town Structured. Commercial. Development-facing. A growing, asset-backed property and hospitality platform is seeking a technically strong, commercially aware Financial Manager to take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and development coordination across multiple operating entities, land-holding companies, and development SPVs. This is a hands-on, senior finance role reporting directly to the CFO. It combines disciplined financial governance with real exposure to mixed-use property development, Capex tracking, and commercial decision support. The portfolio includes operational businesses as well as farm-based mixed-use developments in the Durbanville / Klipheuwel corridor. You will play a key role in ensuring clean reporting, cash flow discipline, and financially sound development execution. What You’ll Own • Full monthly management accounts across multiple entities (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis) • SARS, VAT, PAYE, provisional tax, and statutory compliance • Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility • Intercompany structures and reconciliations • Procurement governance and cost control disciplines • Payment workflows, liquidity tracking, and treasury support • Financial coordination of development budgets and Capex tracking • Review of QS cost reports and spend vs budget tracking • Escalation of financial risks and variances to CFO • Support of board, lender, and investor reporting You will also assist with feasibility modelling, acquisition support, and structured financial analysis as the platform grows. Who You Are • CA(SA) with 3–7 years post-articles experience • Technically strong with multi-entity accounting experience • Confident managing VAT, SARS, and statutory compliance independently • Structured, methodical, and highly detail-oriented • Commercially curious and interested in development finance • Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment • Systems confident and strong in Excel • Clear communicator who can present clean financial insight Exposure to property, hospitality, construction, or asset-heavy businesses is highly advantageous. Why This Role • Direct exposure to CFO and senior leadership • Real development finance coordination experience • Multi-entity portfolio complexity • Opportunity to grow into broader Group Finance leadership • A platform with scaling ambition and disciplined commercial intent If you are technically strong, commercially grounded, and want meaningful exposure to development-backed finance — this is a serious career move.