Financial Manager
Bryanston, Sandton, 2191, South Africa · Permanent · Admin & Finance
A hospitality group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to oversee its financial operations at its head office. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the group's financial performance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting strategic business decisions across its hospitality portfolio. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities and an understanding of the financial complexities of a multi-property hospitality business. Key responsibilities Financial management and reporting Oversee the group's full financial function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements and performance reports. Monitor financial performance across individual properties, hotels, lodges and other business units. Analyse revenue, operating expenses, profitability, margins and variances against budget. Present financial results and meaningful insights to senior management. Ensure accurate consolidation of financial information across the group, where applicable. Budgeting and forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting. Monitor budgets and investigate significant variances. Provide financial analysis to support business planning, investment decisions and operational improvements. Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators relevant to the hospitality industry. Cash flow and financial controls Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital and liquidity management. Manage financial controls, accounting procedures and risk mitigation. Monitor debtors, creditors, payment cycles and banking activities. Identify opportunities to improve cost management and operational profitability. Compliance and governance Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation and statutory requirements. Oversee VAT, income tax, audit preparation and other financial compliance activities. Liaise with external auditors, tax practitioners, banks and other financial stakeholders. Maintain appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls. Team leadership Manage, mentor and develop the finance team. Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure clear accountability, accurate reconciliations and adherence to reporting deadlines. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting efficiency. Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous Minimum of 5–8 years' relevant financial experience, including management-level responsibilities. Experience managing a finance function and overseeing a team. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls. Experience in hospitality, hotels, lodges, tourism or a multi-site business would be highly advantageous. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.