Group Financial Manager (Property Group) at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• Join a dynamic, high-energy team that delivers excellence across commercial and residential property portfolios. As Group Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and operational efficiency of a growing, multi-entity property group. With 8 companies under the property group umbrella, this role requires a commercially astute, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the unique financial demands of the property and estate agency sectors.
• You will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting, manage relationships with multiple banking institutions, and identify opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation. You will be at the heart of decision-making as a core member of the EXCO team—bringing insight, innovation, and structure to fuel scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership Across Group Entities: Oversee full finance operations across multiple property-focused entities, ensuring financial integrity and group-level visibility.
• Management Reporting: Prepare, review, and present monthly management accounts, financial reports, and variance analyses with actionable insights.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and improve cash flow forecasting, budgeting cycles, levy corporation budgeting, and estate-level financial planning.
• Banking & Funding: Manage loan applications and relationships with multiple banks; optimize funding structures to support group growth.
• Risk & Cost Analysis: Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and savings opportunities across commercial and residential property operations.
• ERP & System Optimization: Champion the integration and optimization of systems such as WeConnectU, Xero, MDA, and MRI to drive automation and reporting accuracy.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare for year-end audits, liaise with auditors, and ensure compliance with SARS, CIPC, and financial regulations.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with operations, legal, and business development teams to support commercial decisions, new initiatives, and contract management.
• EXCO & Strategic Involvement: Serve as a key financial voice on the executive committee, contributing to strategic direction, investment decisions, and long-term planning.

Experience:

• Proven track record in a senior finance or group finance role within the property, estate agency, or real estate services sectors.
• Strong exposure to commercial and residential property portfolios, including levy management, utilities billing, and estate operational finance.
• Experience in high-growth, multi-entity environments with complex financial structures.
• Comfortable working with banking institutions on loan applications, funding, and financial structuring.
• Previous involvement with financial system implementations or optimizations (ERP/software migration experience advantageous).
• Knowledge of Xero, MDA and WeConnectU highly desirable.

Requirements

• Location: Sandown, Sandton Johannesburg - In Office
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (e.g., BCom).
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent) highly advantageous.

Skills and or Characteristics:

• Highly analytical with excellent financial modeling and FP&A capabilities.
• Strong command of cash flow management, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks, drive improvements, and see the bigger picture.
• Exceptional attention to detail, paired with strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Effective communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders and board-level members.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in a high-pressure but fun and purpose-driven environment.
• Passion for innovation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.