Group Financial Manager

Faircape Group | Claremont, Cape Town Executive Leadership Role | Succession Planning | Share Participation Potential Faircape Group is seeking an experienced and commercially strategic Group Financial Manager to lead and strengthen the financial strategy, governance, and reporting across the Group. This is a senior leadership role suited to a qualified CA(SA) who is not only technically strong, but also hands-on and operationally involved someone comfortable moving between high-level strategic discussions and the detail of financial controls, reporting accuracy, and system optimisation. The successful candidate will form part of the Groups executive share scheme, offering long-term alignment, commitment, and shared success at executive level. The Faircape Group is a diversified group of companies with interests across: Healthcare (Subacute and Long-term care) Retirement Living Property Management & Sales Construction & Development Renewable Energy (Inpower) Water Utilities Services (WUS) Telecommunications (Faircom ISP) Security Solutions Why Join Faircape? At Faircape, we combine structure with entrepreneurial drive. Centrally located modern offices opposite Cavendish Square in Claremont Flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30 (manager-approved) Above-market related salary aligned to experience and impact Quarterly performance incentives A stable, growing group with long-term career security Opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping Group direction High-performance, commercially focused executive environment Free Barista-produced coffee available daily at our Claremont offices The Role The Group Financial Manager will be responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and oversight of all finance activities across the Faircape Group. This includes financial management, accounting controls, reporting governance, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and financial systems optimisation. You will lead a finance and accounting team of approximately 30 staff and work closely with the CEO and executive team to drive operational excellence and financial performance. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Governance Provide leadership and direction to the finance and accounting teams Oversee financial systems, internal controls, and compliance processes Contribute financial expertise to executive decision-making Present monthly financial reports to Directors and relevant Committees Coordinate and oversee the external audit process Review Annual Financial Statements across Group entities Strategy & Commercial Oversight Provide strategic financial recommendations to the CEO and executive team Align financial strategy with long-term Group objectives Improve management reporting, information flow, and business process efficiency Identify operational inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements Play a key role in long-term planning and performance optimisation Financial Management & Reporting Manage budgeting and forecasting processes across all entities Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts Oversee financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and resource utilisation Monitor actual spend against approved budgets Drive accountability within the finance function Ensure workflows and reporting structures remain current and efficient Managing of finance team and ensure processes are followed Qualifications CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification Other Relevant Qualifications (Advantageous): CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Business / Strategy Postgraduate Diploma in Tax, Auditing, or Financial Management Experience & Knowledge Proven experience in a commercial, corporate, or operational environment Senior-level leadership experience managing and developing a finance team Demonstrated strategic thinking ability, with experience aligning financial strategy to broader organisational goals Hands-on management approach, with the ability to engage operationally while maintaining executive oversight Strong understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and compliance requirements Experience working closely with executive management and contributing to high-level decision-making Proven ability to drive process improvements, identify inefficiencies, and implement operational enhancements Skills & Attributes Strong commercial judgement with the ability to translate financial insight into strategic decision-making Advanced technical financial expertise across reporting, controls, and governance High-level analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial data Systems-oriented thinker who drives financial and operational efficiency Confident executive communicator, comfortable engaging at Board and CEO level Resilient under pressure with the ability to lead through complexity and change Hands-on yet strategic leadership style able to operate both operationally and at executive level Proven ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge the status quo, and implement sustainable improvements Strong organisational oversight and financial workflow optimisation capability Specific Requirements Clear credit record Clear criminal record Clear health record Solid, positive written references to be submitted with application Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30. Faircape offers above market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors. To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our wonderful website - https://faircape.co.za/ If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.