The Opportunity:
Our Client in the Education industry is seeking a CA(SA) or Degree-qualified finance professional with 8+ years’ experience to lead group-level budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. Report directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the annual budget and rolling forecasts across all schools and central functions.

• Build financial models (revenue, costs, scenario/sensitivity analysis).

• Deliver board-level reporting, dashboards, and variance insights.

• Partner with Executive Heads on pricing, investments, and cost optimisation.

• Lead and develop a team of Finance Managers.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (CA(SA) highly advantageous).

• Experience: 8+ years in FP&A with proven financial modelling and staff management.

• Systems: Dynamics NAV / D365 / TM1 advantageous.

Competencies: Advanced Excel, logical thinker, attention to detail, accountable, self-starter.