Website Redline Recruitment
FINANCE MANAGER
Cape Town | August 2026
Are you a commercially minded Finance professional ready to take ownership of the financial function of a growing organisation?
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the organisation’s financial health, provide strong financial governance and reporting, and play a key role in supporting strategic business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with commercial insight and the ability to communicate confidently with senior management and non-finance stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Prepare annual budgets, monitor performance against budget and develop longer-term financial forecasts and projections.
• Financial Reporting – Produce accurate and timely management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets and cash-flow reports.
• Financial Analysis – Analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide meaningful insights to support business and strategic decision-making.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital – Monitor liquidity, manage cash flow and oversee accounts receivable/payable and working capital.
• Compliance & Tax – Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax legislation and accounting standards, including IFRS/GAAP where applicable.
• Risk Management – Identify financial risks and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
• External Relationships – Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities and other key financial stakeholders.
• Business Partnering – Work closely with senior management and operational teams, translating financial information into practical commercial recommendations.
• Systems & Processes – Ensure effective use of financial systems and continually identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or a related field.
• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in financial management, corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Professional qualification/designation such as CA(SA), SAIPA, CPA or CFA would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, Fresh Projects or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and senior management.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to work independently.
• Experience within the architectural/design sector would be advantageous.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is more than just a numbers person — a commercial Finance Manager who can take ownership, challenge where necessary, identify opportunities and provide management with the financial insight needed to make sound business decisions.
If you have the experience, technical capability and commercial mindset to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
Location: Cape Town
Position: Finance Manager
Industry: Professional Services / Architectural Sector
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Send CVs to: Att: Tracey redlinerecruitmentcvs@gmail.com
To apply for this job email your details to michelle@redlinerecruitment.co.za
