Financial Manager

About the position

Behind every successful school is someone making sure the numbers pass with distinction. If you’re a Financial Manager who can balance strategy, reporting, budgets and operational finance without needing a calculator for every decision, this education group in Durban North wants you at the top of the class. This is more than debit and credit. It’s finance with purpose, pace and people at the centre of it all.
Our client is a respected player within the Education sector, shaping learning environments while managing the operational complexity that comes with growth and scale. Based in Durban North, they’re looking for a commercially aware Financial Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with leadership, operational teams and stakeholders to ensure the organisation remains financially healthy, compliant and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full financial management function across the business
• Prepare and review management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Manage cash flow, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting and audit processes
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic financial insights
• Strengthen controls, processes, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, planning, and decision-making
• Lead and support the finance team

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom / CIMA / CA(SA) qualification
• 5+ years’ post-articles experience in a Financial Management role
• Education industry experience essential
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and operational finance experience
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with a hands-on approach to finance
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-driven environment

If you’re ready to take ownership of finance in a sector that genuinely shapes futures, this could be your smartest career move yet!

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For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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Desired Skills:

• financial manager
• education
• management