Offer summary

Qualifications:

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification., Minimum of 3 years post-articles experience in strategic finance or consulting., Strong commercial awareness and ability to engage with business leaders., Excellent communication skills and ability to translate financial data into strategic insights..

Key responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic finance partner to clients, understanding their goals.

Analyze financial performance and provide growth-oriented recommendations.

Translate complex financial data into clear strategic narratives.

Lead client meetings and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality service.

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Financial Manager

Location: Remote / Flexible
Type: Full-time

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

This Role Offers

Full remote flexibility with optional in-person meetups
Exposure to diverse clients across industries and growth stages
The chance to make a tangible impact as part of a high-trust, high-integrity team
A culture that values authenticity, curiosity, and initiative

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