Business Model, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Storytelling, Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Title: Strategic Financial Manager
Location: Remote / Flexible Type: Full-time
Salary offered: R660000-R720000 p.a. depending on experience
About the Role
A dynamic and strategic finance firm is seeking a commercially minded, relationship-driven Strategic Financial Manager. This role is ideal for a CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified professional with a flair for translating financial data into compelling, business-driven insights.
You'll work closely with business owners and executive teams, acting as a financial thought partner. You’ll have the opportunity to be hands-on in strategy, growth planning, financial forecasting, and helping scale high-impact businesses. It’s a deeply consultative role - perfect for someone who loves both numbers and people.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management: Serve as a strategic finance partner to clients; understand their vision, business model, and key goals.
Strategic Financial Guidance: Analyze financial performance and deliver insight-driven recommendations to fuel growth and operational efficiency.
Storytelling with Numbers: Translate complex financial data into strategic narratives that drive business action and clarity.
Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams and provide mentorship to junior staff to maintain high standards of client delivery.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Provide forward-thinking solutions to nuanced business challenges across a range of industries.
Presentations & Strategy: Lead client meetings and workshops with clear, actionable outputs tied to strategic objectives.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified
Minimum 3+ years of post-articles experience with strong exposure to strategic finance or consulting
Strong commercial awareness and comfort engaging with business owners and executive teams
Empathetic, relational, and confident communicator who can own the room without ego
Skilled in connecting the dots between numbers and business strategy
Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote-first, and entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
This Role Offers
Full remote flexibility with optional in-person meetups
Exposure to diverse clients across industries and growth stages
The chance to make a tangible impact as part of a high-trust, high-integrity team
A culture that values authenticity, curiosity, and initiative