Job description
Group Financial Manager | International Environmental Consultancy | Gauteng, South Africa
Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to take ownership of multi-entity financial management across a purpose-driven global organisation? We're supporting a leading international consultancy in their search for an experienced Group Financial Manager to oversee consolidated reporting, governance, compliance, and strategic financial planning across their African and international operations.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of the organisation's financial health - ideal for someone who thrives in complex, multi-currency environments and enjoys shaping financial strategy while ensuring rigorous control.
In this role, you will:
* Lead group-wide financial reporting, month-end close, and statutory compliance
* Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and strategic financial planning
* Oversee cash flow, treasury, intercompany loans, and FX exposure
* Manage internal and external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions
* Strengthen financial controls, risk management, and transfer pricing frameworks
* Support M&A activity, investment decisions, and operational leadership
* Mentor a dispersed finance team and foster a high-performance culture
What We're Looking For:
* CA(SA) / equivalent with 10+ years post-articles experience
* Strong consolidation experience across multi-entity, multi-currency groups
* Proven leadership and exceptional analytical and commercial acumen
* Experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems
* Exposure to African tax, international tax, and transfer pricing (advantageous)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Willingness to travel
Interested?
If you're driven by accuracy, strategic insight, and the opportunity to influence financial decision-making at a global level, this is an exceptional next step.
Interested in learning more? I'd be happy to share further details.
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About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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