Finance Manager

Company Description

CleverProfits is a financial services firm that simplifies entrepreneurship . We help online businesses in the US build highly profitable and sustainable businesses. We offer growth-focused services to a variety of clients in different industries, including digital and social media marketing agencies, coaches and course creators, consultants, affiliate and network marketers, influencers and streamers, SaaS and E-commerce businesses. CleverProfits uses the latest cloud platforms to serve businesses remotely from anywhere in the world.

📍 Role Description

This is an on-site Finance Manager position based in Cape Town, with team members expected to work from the office at least three days per week.

The Finance Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for some of CleverProfits’ more complex clients. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial modelling, and strategic financial support.

The role also requires someone who can lead people, manage projects, balance competing priorities, and consistently deliver work on time.

A key part of the position is communicating productively with clients and internal team members, providing clear financial guidance, and ensuring that every client receives a superb level of service.

Why You’ll Love Working at CleverProfits

🚀 Clear Career Growth

Our Growth System gives you a transparent path to develop your skills, take on more responsibility, and progress in your career.

🕒 Flexible Working

We offer a flexible working environment built around trust, accountability, and delivering great work.

🎓 Professional Fees Covered

We cover your annual professional membership fees, helping you stay qualified, connected, and progressing in your field.

🥗 Lunch on Us

When you are working from the office, your lunch is covered every day.

🩺 Medical Aid Support

We provide a generous medical aid subsidy to help support your health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Perform detailed financial analysis and turn complex information into clear, practical insights.

Manage client budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and strategic financial planning.

Build, maintain, and interpret financial models that support better decision-making.

Lead and support team members, delegate work effectively, and help others grow.

Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deliverables across a portfolio of clients.

Take ownership of deadlines and ensure that work is completed accurately and on time.

Communicate productively with clients, clearly explaining financial results, challenges, and recommendations.

Work closely with clients and internal teams to solve problems and improve financial processes.

Take responsibility for the overall quality of the service delivered to each client.

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

Expert knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.

Strong financial reporting and financial analysis skills.

Advanced Google Sheets skills and experience building financial models.

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

CA(SA), CA(SA) eligible, or CGMA qualified.

Experience in a similar role within an online business environment is advantageous.

🔎 We Are Looking For Someone Who…

Is comfortable attending our Cape Town office at least three days per week.

Communicates productively, openly, and respectfully with clients and team members.

Is a confident people leader who can manage, guide, and support others.

Can manage projects effectively while keeping multiple priorities moving forward.

Takes deadlines seriously and can be trusted to deliver high-quality work on time.

Enjoys financial analysis and can identify the story behind the numbers.

Takes pride in delivering accurate work and an exceptional level of client service.

Demonstrates grit through perseverance and resilience when faced with challenges, setbacks, or obstacles.

Has a DIY mentality and proactively tackles problems through initiative and resourcefulness.

Holds themselves accountable for achieving goals and delivering excellent results for themselves, their team, and the company.

Has a touch of quirkiness, embraces their individuality, and is comfortable bringing their unique personality and ideas to work.