Financial Manager Take ownership of financial management, project financial control, cash flow and reporting, supporting Directors and project managers with clear financial information and commercial insight. Remote, Cape Town based | Remote | 9am-5pm UK time | R60,000 per month ABOUT OUR CLIENT The business operates in a project-based environment where financial management includes project budgets, fees, costs, margins, profitability, work in progress and invoicing. The Financial Manager will work closely with Directors and technical project teams, supporting financial planning, project financial control and business growth while maintaining accurate financial records and effective financial controls. THE ROLE: FINANCIAL MANAGER The Financial Manager will be responsible for financial management and reporting, project financial control, cash flow and financial operations, and wider business support. The role will manage monthly reporting, budgets and forecasts, oversee project financial performance and cash requirements, maintain financial controls and provide Directors and project managers with useful financial reporting and insight. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management and Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts, including the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. Manage month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and revenue recognition. Analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, explaining variances and recommending action. Prepare annual budgets and maintain rolling financial and cash flow forecasts. Maintain accurate financial records in Xero and improve financial processes and controls. Coordinate with external accountants on statutory accounts, tax submissions and other reporting requirements. Project Financial Control Review project budgets, fees, costs, margins and forecast profitability with project managers. Monitor actual costs against budgets, including staff time, subcontractors and other project expenditure. Review work in progress, accrued income and outstanding invoicing. Challenge estimates of remaining project costs and identify potential overruns early. Track scope changes and additional fees, ensuring they are reflected in project forecasts and invoicing. Provide regular reporting on project margins, utilisation, recovery rates and financial risks. Cash Flow and Financial Operations Oversee invoicing, credit control, supplier payments and bank reconciliations. Monitor debtor balances and work with project managers and Directors to resolve overdue payments. Forecast cash requirements and recommend actions to maintain appropriate working capital. Coordinate payroll, pension contributions and expenses with relevant providers. Maintain appropriate payment approvals and financial controls. Business Support Support Directors with financial planning, recruitment decisions, fee proposals and business growth. Develop useful financial dashboards and KPIs. Improve the flow of information between timesheets, project management systems and Xero. Help project managers understand their financial responsibilities and improve commercial awareness. ABOUT YOU At least five years' relevant finance experience, including management accounting and financial control. Fully qualified accountant: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent. Practical experience using Xero. Strong experience preparing and analysing P&L accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts. Experience controlling project finances, including budgets, work in progress, cost forecasting and profitability. Strong Excel skills and the ability to turn financial data into clear, useful reporting. Ability to work independently, meet reporting deadlines and challenge financial assumptions constructively. Clear communication skills and confidence working with Directors and technical project teams. Desirable: Experience within an engineering consultancy, professional services firm or another project-based business. Desirable: Experience in a growing SME. Desirable: Familiarity with time-based billing, fixed-fee projects and resource planning. Desirable: Experience with BQE or similar project accounting and management software. Desirable: Experience improving financial systems, reporting and internal controls.