Finance & Commercial Manager

Finance & Commercial Manager (Remote – South Africa)

Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: UK Business Hours
Salary: From R45,000 per month (Depending on Experience)

About Thamesway Facilities

Thamesway Facilities is a growing UK-based facilities management and construction company delivering a wide range of services including hard and soft facilities management, compliance, major works, cladding remediation, and project delivery.

We're a close-knit team with ambitious growth plans, looking for talented professionals who want to make a real impact in a fast-growing business.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Finance & Commercial Manager to join our leadership team.

This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll play a key part in managing the company's financial performance while providing commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making and business growth.

If you enjoy combining financial expertise with commercial thinking and want to help shape the future of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain financial and operational data within Simpro.
• Analyse financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review project profitability and contract performance.
• Partner with operational teams to improve margins and commercial performance.
• Develop KPI dashboards and business reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external accountants.
• Improve financial systems and processes to support business growth.

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Strong experience in finance, accounting, or management accounting.
• Previous experience using Simpro software.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness with an understanding of business profitability.
• Able to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities effectively.

Desirable

• Experience within facilities management, construction, engineering, or property sectors.
• AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience improving financial systems and business processes.
• Commercial finance or business partnering experience.

Why Join Thamesway?

• Work remotely from South Africa.
• Be part of an ambitious UK business experiencing exciting growth.
• Join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas and expertise will make a real impact.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and support the continued success of the business.

Apply today if you're ready to take ownership of a commercially focused finance role and help drive the future growth of Thamesway Facilities.

Work Location: Remote