Finance Manager, Durban

K2 Recruit is partnering with a

fast-growing, founder-led IT services company

to appoint a

Finance Manager

who will act as the organisation’s

financial conscience, commercial soundboard, and decision gatekeeper . This is not a traditional accounting role— it is a

commercial finance leadership position

focused on driving discipline, accountability, and data-led decision-making across the business. Purpose of the Role

To ensure the business operates with

financial clarity, control, and discipline , translating strategy into numbers, guardrails, and measurable outcomes. You will: Eliminate“hope-based” decision making Provide early warning on cash flow, margin, and forecast risk Embed financial accountability across leadership Ensure ROI-driven thinking in all major business decisionsKey Responsibilities

Financial Governance&Decision Control

Act as the

mandatory financial pre-check

for key business decisions:

Hiring and headcount changes Salary adjustments and offers Software and vendor spend Capex and strategic investments

Review and recommend:

Approve / Amend / Defer

based on financial logic Ensure no material commitment proceeds without financial review (unless waived by Directors) Budgeting, Forecasting&Strategy Translation

Translate the company’s

growth strategy into financial targets Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking Deliver clear visibility on:

Revenue growth Gross profit performance Business unit contribution

Sales Engine&Commercial Oversight

Monitor pipeline health and revenue realism Flag risk early (not after the fact) Ensure sales assumptions are backed by data, not optimism Commercial Enablement

Upskill managers in:

Costing and margin thinking Headcount ROI Cash flow impact

Embed financial accountability language across leadership Forecasting&Risk Management

Provide forward-looking risk analysis (cash, margin, pipeline) Deliver early warning signals on financial pressure points Support proactive decision-making Required Outputs

Financial guardrails and approval framework Annual budget&forecasting model Sales engine financial dashboard Monthly executive summary (one-page insight view) Leadership commercial enablement inputs Requirements

Relevant finance qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent preferred) Experience in

commercial finance / FP&A / financial management Strong understanding of IT cost modelling, business operations and sales-driven environments Ability to influence leadership with data and insight High attention to detail with strong commercial judgement Ideal Profile

Confident, commercially sharp finance professional Comfortable challenging leadership constructively Strong analytical and forecasting capability Low ego, high clarity, systems-driven thinker Thrives in fast-growth, founder-led environments Success Measures

Improved forecast accuracy and financial predictability Stronger budget discipline and spend control Increased commercial maturity across leadership Clear, data-led decision-making culture If you're a finance professional who wants to move beyond reporting into

real commercial influence and decision-making impact , this role offers exactly that.

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