Finance Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Finance Manager

Cape Town (Hybrid) | Full-time | Competitive salary + benefits

Overview

A fast-growing financial advisory firm supporting US-based online businesses is looking for a driven Finance Manager to join their Cape Town team.

This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited to help scale high-growth digital businesses through strong financial management, modelling, and strategic insight.

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of complex clients. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership teams.

You’ll operate in a dynamic environment, working closely with both internal teams and international clients to improve performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage financial operations for multiple client accounts
  • Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets
  • Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
  • Provide strategic financial support to management teams
  • Support business planning, decision-making, and growth initiatives
  • Manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
  • Communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong financial management and budgeting expertise
  • Advanced Google Sheets and financial modelling skills
  • Experience with financial reporting and analysis
  • Strong organisational and analytical capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • CA(SA) / CA(SA)-eligible / CGMA preferred
  • Experience working with online businesses (SaaS, ecommerce, agencies, creators) advantageous

Culture & Values Fit

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

  • Grit – resilience and perseverance
  • DIY mentality – proactive, resourceful problem-solving
  • Accountability – ownership of performance and results
  • Productive communication – clarity and collaboration
  • Individuality – a touch of personality and curiosity

Why Join

  • Work with US-based digital and ecommerce clients
  • Exposure to high-growth online business models
  • Career growth within a scaling advisory firm
  • Hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in office)
  • Medical aid subsidy
  • Local travel benefits
  • Paid parental leave

Location

Cape Town (hybrid).

Apply

If you’re excited to help shape the financial performance of modern online businesses and want to grow inside a fast-moving advisory environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial operations, develop models, analyze reports, and advise on strategic financial decisions.

Job title

Finance Manager

Experience level

entry level

Industry

finance

Location requirements

hybrid in cape town, remote allowed

Salary

Competitive salary + benefits

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial managementbudgetingfinancial modellingfinancial reportinganalytical

Preferred skills

online businessesSaaSecommerceCA(SA)CGMA

Specializations

financial managementfinancial modellingfinancial reportingbudgeting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cape Town, South Africa

Hybrid City