Strategic Financial Manager

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Duties & Responsibilities

Job Title: Strategic Financial Manager

Location: Remote / Flexible

Type: Full-time

Salary offered: R660000-R720000 p.a. depending on experience

About the Role

A dynamic and strategic finance firm is seeking a commercially minded, relationship-driven Strategic Financial Manager. This role is ideal for a CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified professional with a flair for translating financial data into compelling, business-driven insights.

You'll work closely with business owners and executive teams, acting as a financial thought partner. You’ll have the opportunity to be hands-on in strategy, growth planning, financial forecasting, and helping scale high-impact businesses. It’s a deeply consultative role - perfect for someone who loves both numbers and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a strategic finance partner to clients; understand their vision, business model, and key goals.
• Strategic Financial Guidance: Analyze financial performance and deliver insight-driven recommendations to fuel growth and operational efficiency.
• Storytelling with Numbers: Translate complex financial data into strategic narratives that drive business action and clarity.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams and provide mentorship to junior staff to maintain high standards of client delivery.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Provide forward-thinking solutions to nuanced business challenges across a range of industries.
• Presentations & Strategy: Lead client meetings and workshops with clear, actionable outputs tied to strategic objectives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified
• Minimum 3+ years of post-articles experience with strong exposure to strategic finance or consulting
• Strong commercial awareness and comfort engaging with business owners and executive teams
• Empathetic, relational, and confident communicator who can own the room without ego
• Skilled in connecting the dots between numbers and business strategy
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote-first, and entrepreneurial environment

Package & Remuneration

Competitive salary package and benefits.