Group Financial Manager

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HotelJobs Full-time

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER | HOSPITALITY A well-established hospitality group comprising a 32-bedroom hotel, 8-bedroom guesthouse, on-site restaurant and standalone restaurant is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to take full ownership of the Group’s finance function. This is a hands-on; in-person leadership role; combining strong operational financial management with strategic commercial input. Working closely with ownership and senior management, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, profitability and continued growth across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full finance function across all business units
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, reporting and reconciliations
  • Manage payroll, creditors, debtors and cash flow
  • Oversee statutory, tax and audit requirements
  • Lead and develop the finance team
  • Monitor stock, cost of sales and F&B margins
  • Strengthen financial controls, systems and processes
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
  • Provide commercial analysis and financial insight to ownership
  • Identify cost efficiencies and revenue-enhancing opportunities
  • Oversee CAPEX planning and investment appraisal
  • Prepare board-level reporting and business performance analysis

Requirements

  • Relevant Financial Qualification – essential
  • 5–15 years' experience in a Group Financial Manager / senior finance role
  • Hospitality finance experience strongly advantageous
  • Proven operational and strategic financial management capability
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced MS Excel and accounting software proficiency
  • Xero Certification advantageous
  • Semper PMS/POS experience advantageous

We are looking for a commercially astute finance professional who is equally comfortable in the detail and at the leadership table.