Finance Manager (global Remote | Saas/tech)

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

? Numbers don't scare you - they tell a story.




Spot patterns in spreadsheets, opportunities in reconciliations, and solutions where others just see red tape? Then you're in the right place - keep reading, this might be your next big move


At

Passion.io

, we're on a mission to make the world more confident and passionate by helping creators build life-changing mobile apps. With thousands of creators and hundreds of thousands of users, we need a

Finance Manager

who can keep our financial engine running and future-proof it for scale.


But... This isn't a "just close the books" role. This is the

heartbeat of our business.

You'll be part detective, part architect, and part coach.

?? ? Detective?

You spot anomalies before anyone else.


? Architect?

You build processes that scale smoothly.


Coach?

You lead and motivate a tight-knit finance team.


You'll be hands-on with day-to-day Finance Ops while steering key processes that keep us compliant, efficient, and ready for the next stage of growth.

What You'll Own: Accuracy. Insight. Leadership.



Lead the Numbers Game -

You'll be the go-to person for all things finance and make sure everything adds up - from monthly reconciliations to strategic insights that help guide big decisions.


Here's where you'll make your impact:


Financial Stewardship

- Lead the accounting and consolidation process, making sure every figure reconciles perfectly

Tell the Story Behind the Data

- Turn rows of numbers into insights our leaders can act on

Run the Finance Engine

- Manage virtual spend programs, payroll, vendor payments - smooth, on time, and accurate

Team Leadership

- Manage, motivate, and develop a small but mighty finance team

Upgrade How We Work

- Spot inefficiencies, lead tool transitions, and make finance ops faster and smarter to create systems that scale as we grow

Requirements



? Are you our next Finance Mind behind the mission?




We're looking for someone who's as comfortable rolling up their sleeves on reconciliations as they are communicating the company's financial health to leadership.


?

What Makes You Perfect for This Role:




2+ years as a

Finance Manager

(or similar) - you've run the show before with deep experience in financial accounting, analysis & reporting 2+ years in

Finance Operations

- you know payroll, virtual spend programs & reconciliations inside out You've

led at least one team member

and loved mentoring them

You're officially certified

- CA(SA), CIMA, CPA, ACA, ACCA (or an equivalent accounting designation) Articulate and approachable -

you make finance understandable

, explaining complex numbers simply and clearly, and

turning data into meaningful narratives

Detail-obsessed

(every decimal counts!) but you also zoom out to connect those details to the bigger picture

Comfortable living in Google Sheets

- you can create, clean up, and collaborate on spreadsheets like a pro, keeping data accurate and accessible for the whole team."

Bonus points if you:



Have

SaaS

or tech industry experience Hands-on knowledge of

QuickBooks

Experience leading finance ops projects (e.g. payroll

tool transitions

, accounting

automation

, etc.) Thrives in a

remote-first

environment

Extra kudos

if you've worked with tools like Bill.com, Ramp, or reporting dashboards like Tableau or Power BI - and can translate all those rows and charts into something people can actually use.

Benefits



Be Part of Something Bigger...




At Passion.io, every spreadsheet you touch fuels something bigger. The reconciliations, reports, and insights you deliver help thousands of creators build mobile apps that change lives. Here, finance isn't stuck in the back office. It's at the heart of a mission that's empowering coaches, educators, and dreamers around the world.

Why You'll Love It Here:



Remote-First

- Work from anywhere in the world!

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Global Gatherings

- Meet the team in epic offsite locations (think: Croatia, Portugal, Greece).

Career Growth

- We invest in YOU with coaching, training, and development.

Ownership & Autonomy

- You'll have freedom to lead, experiment & improve

Time Off That Counts

- 24 paid vacation days + 10 "Celebration Leave" days for holidays that matter to you.

Paid Parental Leave

- Because family first, always.

Your Hiring Journey: Fast, Friendly & Full of Insight:


We know the best hires happen when there's a

mutual fit

and a

shared vision.

Here's how we'll get to know each other:


1??

Monique (Sr Talent + People Ops)

- Friendly first chat to swap stories, align expectations, and see if this feels like a match.


2??

Nikki (Head of Finance)

- Deep dive into your finance expertise and how you'd tackle the challenges (and big opportunities) waiting in this role.


3??

Eva (Head of Operations)

- Vision alignment conversation on how Finance fuels Ops and how your work will drive impact across the whole company.

... Three steps, one shared goal: to see if we're about to build something great together ?



You're the steady hand behind the numbers, the strategist who sees the bigger picture, and the leader who can guide our finance team into the next chapter.



Apply now and help us write the next chapter of Passion.io's financial story!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1480864
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned