Join an award-winning hospitality and wine estate in the heart of Franschhoek as Financial Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-driven professional to lead the finance function of a world-class property, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational engagement.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee full financial management and reporting across multiple departments (Rooms, F&B, Spa, Winery, Retail).
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Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.
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Manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making.
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Drive profitability through cost control, financial analysis, and process improvement.
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Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, audits, and internal controls.
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Collaborate closely with operational heads to build financial awareness across the business.
What You’ll Need
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BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification, with completed SAICA articles.
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Minimum 5 years’ post-article experience in financial management or senior accounting.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership skills with high attention to detail.
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Commercially astute, with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach.
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Hospitality industry experience and knowledge of POS and PMS systems highly advantageous.
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Proficient in Sage X3 and Microsoft Office.
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Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Franschhoek, Paarl, or Stellenbosch.
The Offer
A competitive package with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work within a passionate, dynamic team committed to service excellence and integrity.