GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER, HOSPITALITY GROUP, CAPE TOWN

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER, HOSPITALITY GROUP, CAPE TOWN

Reports to: GM | COO | Owner Location: Cape Town

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to lead the finance function across a hotel, guesthouse, and restaurant operations. This is a in-person role, combining hands-on day-to-day financial management with strategic input, and will play a key part in the Group's continued growth and profitability. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership/senior management and take full ownership of the finance function across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Management

Oversee all financial operations across the hotel, guesthouse, and restaurant

Manage monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting for each business unit

Oversee payroll, creditors, debtors, and cash flow management

Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements

Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team

Liaise with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders

Monitor stock control, cost of sales, and F&B margins

Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls across the Group

Strategic

Partner with ownership/senior management on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision-making

Identify cost efficiencies and revenue-enhancing opportunities across the Group

Support capital expenditure planning and investment appraisal

Develop and implement financial policies, systems, and controls

Prepare board-level reporting and business performance analysis

Contribute to overall business strategy as a key member of the leadership team

Requirements

CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification - essential5–15 years' experience in a Group Financial Manager role

Experience within hospitality finance - strongly advantageous

Proven ability to operate at both an operational and strategic level

Strong leadership skills with experience managing a finance team

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with ownership/senior management

High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills

Xero Certification - advantageous

PMS/POS - Semper experience- advantageous

What We Offer

Salary: R55,000-R65,000 per month

Benefits - e.g., medical aid (50% CTC), meals on duty, leave entitlement

Opportunity to lead finance across a growing multi-site hospitality Group