Group Finance Manager

About the role

A Group Finance Manager is needed to direct end-to-end financial operations across South Africa, the UK and Kenya, delivering strategic financial oversight and strong internal controls within a multi-currency international structure. The role covers financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management and external audit relationships, leads a team of two direct reports and acts as a key financial advisor on investment, funding and cost optimisation. It is a full-time, in-office position with micro-flexible hours between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management for the group across South Africa, the UK and Kenya, implementing best-practice controls in a complex, multi-currency environment.
• Develop and implement group-wide financial strategy, policies and procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Own financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual board reports, and performance analysis against KPIs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Manage external audits and regulatory relationships, ensuring compliance with South African (Companies Act, IFRS, SARS), UK (UK GAAP/IFRS, HMRC, Companies House) and Kenyan (Companies Act, IFRS, KRA) requirements.
• Manage group treasury, including cash flow forecasting, foreign exchange risk (ZAR, GBP, KES), banking relationships and funding arrangements.
• Advise executive management and the Board on investment, acquisitions, funding and cost optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance (or higher).
• 10+ years in financial management, including leading the finance function of a multinational group.
• Proven track record in finalising accounts in line with regulations in South Africa, the UK and Kenya.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, multi-currency consolidation, international tax planning (including transfer pricing) and cross-border compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Foreign exchange risk management (ZAR, GBP, KES) and intercompany transactions
• Group treasury
• QuickBooks and Sage

What we offer

• Full-time, in-office position with micro-flexibility (earlier or later start to accommodate traffic)
• Standard office hours of 8am to 5pm