Financial Manager -City Bowl at Communicate Recruitment

• Be part of a forward‑thinking international business in a pivotal leadership role within its Finance Shared Services function. This opportunity provides broad exposure to consolidated reporting, governance frameworks, and end‑to‑end financial processes in a fast‑paced setting. It suits a seasoned Finance professional with a passion for strengthening processes, applying technical expertise, and leading high‑performing teams
• Take ownership of the Record‑to‑Report (RTR) cycle within the Shared Services environment
• Validate and sign off on journals, reconciliations, and trial balance outputs
• Coordinate and manage monthly and annual close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Partner with Commercial Finance teams to perform balance sheet reviews
• Assess and maintain robust financial controls, ensuring ledger integrity and compliance
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements and support external audit engagements
• Produce and analyse management reports, including monthly results and profitability insights
• Monitor intercompany balances to ensure alignment and accuracy across entities
• Collaborate on revenue recognition and accruals processes with key finance stakeholders
• Maintain and upload budget data within financial systems
• Champion ongoing enhancements to systems, controls, and workflows
• Guide, develop, and inspire the RTR team to achieve service level expectations and quality standards

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Manager or Financial Controller capacity
• Exposure to Shared Services or RTR structures is advantageous
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting best practices
• Familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite, Adaptive Insights) beneficial
• Highly proficient in Excel with strong technical accounting skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams effectively
• Excellent communication skills with experience engaging stakeholders across multiple regions

Qualification:

• Relevant BCom degree
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent is advantageous
• Completed articles are beneficial