Divisional Financial Manager

VACANT POSITION: DIVISIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGER

Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Market Related

About the Role

The Subtropico Group is seeking an experienced and driven Divisional Financial Manager to lead and manage the finance function within one of it’s subsidiaries.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO and Group Financial Manager the successful candidate will oversee the regional financial teams on branch level and ensure the delivery of accurate, insightful, and high-quality financial reporting to Group leadership, divisional management, and the Board.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a strong finance professional with excellent technical expertise, high attention to detail, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team within a structured and controlled financial environment.

The role will play a critical part in strengthening financial reporting standards, ensuring audit readiness and compliance, driving effective consolidation processes, and maintaining adherence to internal controls, company policies, and financial procedures across the division.

The Subtropico Group are seeking a confident and analytical leader who is able to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the full finance function within the division
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing the regional financial team on branch level
• Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting to Group leadership, divisional management, and the Board
• Managing and coordinating the divisional annual audit process, including engagement with external auditors
• Driving monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes and deliverables
• Reviewing financial and operational information to ensure accuracy, quality, consistency, and completeness
• Preparing, reviewing, and consolidating divisional financial information for executive and Board reporting purposes
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, financial controls, and approval processes
• Monitoring and strengthening the internal control environment while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies
• Overseeing SARS submissions and other regulatory reporting obligations
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and divisional financial performance reviews
• Providing strategic financial insights, recommendations, and risk-based guidance to senior leadership
• Driving a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, accuracy, and operational excellence
• Supporting business decision-making through effective financial analysis and reporting
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the division and Group

Minimum Requirements & Experience

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-articles experience in a financial management role
• Proven experience leading and managing a finance team
• Strong experience in financial reporting, audit processes, consolidations, budgeting, and internal financial controls
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and statutory compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within a divisional, regional, or group reporting environment

• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management, executives, or Board members

• Exposure to multi-branch or multi-entity financial environments

• Working knowledge of Sage 300 People

• Exposure to Sage Intacct or other cloud-based ERP systems

• Experience within the agriculture, livestock, auctioneering, or related industries

• Experience driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and financial best practices across a division or business unit

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management abilities

• Strong technical accounting and financial management expertise

• A high level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to review and interpret both financial and operational information

• Ability to consolidate complex information and present it in a clear and meaningful manner

• A proactive, hands-on, and accountable management approach

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with management and stakeholders

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines

• Sound judgement, professionalism, integrity, and a strong internal control mindset

• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to enhance processes, standards, and reporting quality

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Why Join the Subtropico Group?

This is an opportunity to take on a key divisional finance leadership role within a well-established agricultural group. You will play an important role in strengthening financial reporting, governance, compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance across the division. You will work closely with regional teams, Group Finance, auditors, and senior leadership, while contributing to a business with a proud footprint in the agricultural and livestock auctioneering sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• A positive and collaborative work environment

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to

***email_hidden***. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications close on 5 June 2026.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the application closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.