Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro seeks to appoint Financial Manager (full-time) at Curro Head Office in Bellville to commence duties in October 2026
Vacancy Reference: 29528
Curro is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to join its Finance division. Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, the successful candidate will support the Business Operations by providing strategic financial leadership across multiple schools and central office. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis, financial performance, operational finance, risk management, procurement, continuous improvement and financial governance to ensure sound business decision-making and operational excellence.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
Financial Leadership
- Support the implementation of Curro\'s operational and financial strategy.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Drive operational finance excellence across allocated schools.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for schools.
- Review and analyse budget submissions and provide strategic recommendations.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Conduct feasibility studies, financial modelling and business case evaluations.
- Analyse financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and review monthly management reports.
- Present financial performance and commentary to Executive Management.
- Provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
- Conduct benchmarking and performance analysis across schools.
School Financial Support
- Provide financial guidance and commercial support to school leadership teams.
- Ensure implementation of standard operating procedures and financial controls.
- Support schools with financial planning, reporting and operational queries.
Accounts Management
- Oversee debtor performance and debt collection processes.
- Review municipal accounts and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Support sound accounts receivable and accounts payable management.
Audit & Compliance
- Assist with internal and external audit processes.
- Conduct financial process reviews and compliance investigations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Staff Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop Finance team members.
- Manage recruitment, performance management and staff development.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture within the finance team.
Strategic Projects
- Participate in capital planning, acquisitions, due diligence and procurement initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement projects that enhance financial performance.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- BCom Honours degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- CIMA or CA(SA) qualification/registration will be advantageous.
- Minimum 3–5 years\' experience in financial management roles.
- At least two years\' experience in a Financial Manager role within an operational environment.
- Strong commercial and managerial accounting experience.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and financial systems proficiency.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.
- Valid driver\'s licence.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.
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NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.
