The Legends Agency
Finance Manager
Shape the financial future of a fast-growing global beauty brand
Cape Town (Remote, with possible future office attendance) | R48 000 R60 000 per month
About Our Client
Our client is an innovative, high-growth beauty brand redefining the industry with cutting-edge products and an expanding global presence. With a strong digital-first model and an ambitious vision, the business is building the foundations for its next stage of international expansion. This is a place where entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and impact go hand in hand.
The Role: Finance Manager
This is more than a finance role its an opportunity to take ownership of financial operations and become a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO and Global GM, you’ll oversee daily financial management, drive insightful reporting, and help shape the company’s commercial strategy. With modern systems already in place (Xero, A2X, Shopify), you’ll be empowered to build robust processes while influencing strategic growth decisions.
Key Responsibilities
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5+ years finance experience with a recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
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Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust systems and controls.
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Oversee the accounts inbox and maintain Xero with A2X and Shopify integrations.
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Draft and execute supplier payment runs; reconcile supplier statements.
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Drive the month-end close, preparing workbooks, databooks, and WeDo reporting.
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Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts with real-time actuals.
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Produce detailed performance reports and insights for leadership.
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Support budgeting and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making.
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Collaborate directly with senior leadership, contributing in weekly finance/strategy meetings.
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Partner with bookkeeping agencies while maintaining ownership of financial outcomes.
About You
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Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) essential.
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Proven experience in e-commerce and omni-channel environments non-negotiable.
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Hands-on, proactive, and able to work with minimal guidance.
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Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decisions.
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Passion for the beauty or fashion sector experience preferred, passion essential.
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Confident and collaborative, able to challenge and contribute ideas at leadership level.
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Resilient, adaptable, and committed to growing with a scaling business.
Originally posted on Himalayas
To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.
About this role & career path
Working in South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Ca
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