Job Description

MagicOrange South Africa

MagicOrange

is a globally recognised leader in the IT Financial Management Software market, as acknowledged by Gartner. With customers and a strong presence on four continents, we are a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in a high-growth phase. Our mission is to empower individuals and organisations, making them more valuable through our innovative software solutions.

Location - Sandton, Gauteng

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned, Gauteng-based professional within the cost accounting domain (specifically shared services) to support our ambitious growth in the ITFM sector. This is a senior role requiring someone who brings both technical depth and consulting experience, with the ability to lead client conversations, manage complex implementations, and provide trusted guidance to C-suite stakeholders.



Every day, you will be helping new clients implement MagicOrange, a Gartner-recognised solution, by driving profitability and unlocking value through cost transparency.

The Role - Senior Consultant - Financial Services (ITFM / TBM)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Consultantto strengthen our financial services practice (banking, insurance, and asset management).



As a Senior Consultant, you are the face of MagicOrange. You will:


Lead client implementations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Apply strategic thinking, project leadership, and advanced analytical skills to guide clients through large-scale transformation. Be accountable for engaging senior stakeholders, understanding their business drivers, and aligning solutions to deliver measurable value. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to building delivery capability within the team.

Your success will be measured not only by your ability to deliver client outcomes, but also by your ability to represent MagicOrange as a trusted advisor in the financial services sector.

Qualifications:-

Required

A relevant Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent. CA(SA) or CGMA Qualification or similar. 5+ years' experience in ITFM, TBM, or technology consulting with a focus on financial management and business value realisation. Proven track record of managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships. Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Strong grasp of IT cost structures (e.g., infrastructure, applications, labour), budgeting, and service costing principles. Extensive experience with Power BI, Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Indexes, Power Query). Accounting knowledge and experience with General Ledgers/ERP's, journal entries, accounting, and reconciliations. Advisory and consultancy.

Preferred

Experience with SaaS, Cloud Cost Optimisation, and FinOps Practices Consulting background with Big 4 or niche ITFM/TBM consultancies, or the banking industry

Essential skills

Takes the initiative and drives their own deliverables while contributing to a fast-paced, deliverable-focused team environment. Ability to work independently to a deadline, prioritise and manage workload. The capability to learn new systems and technologies quickly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Always striving to improve. Being innovative to drive outstanding outcomes. Adaptability to rapid change and working in an open culture. Ability to quickly understand data, processes and procedures and identify the value-add opportunities. Extensive experience with Activity Based Costing, Cost Transparency, Cost Modelling, IT Cost Optimisation, IT Financial Management (ITFM) or Technology Business Management (TBM) is essential. Management and project experience in a Financial Services environment Solid understanding of IT infrastructure stack

What we offer

Strong entrepreneurial spirit. The ability to make an impact and see the rewards of your efforts. Ongoing training on the latest technologies to aid automation for accountants Be part of a high-growth company and product within an expanding industry. A challenging career in an innovative company. Opportunity to influence, working in an open climate, close to decision makers at large blue-chip enterprise, with the possibility to make a difference

Join us at MagicOrange

and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange

is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.