About this role
Are you a senior finance professional who thrives at the intersection of financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic decision-making? This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where you will take ownership of the full financial management function, working closely with the CFO to strengthen financial governance, drive performance and support the continued growth of the organisation and its subsidiaries. Leading the full finance function, including financial control, reporting and governance. Driving management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. Taking ownership of cash-flow management, cost management and financial performance. Strengthening financial systems, policies, processes and internal controls. Managing relationships with external auditors, banks, regulators and key stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with South African tax, statutory and regulatory requirements. Providing financial insight and costing support for projects and tender submissions. Supporting project finance, financial modelling and funding applications. Overseeing insurance, contracts and other key financial risk areas. Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team. Partnering with Operations and other departments to turn financial information into meaningful business decisions. What we're looking for You will be a qualified and experienced finance leader with: A BCom Accounting degree. Registration with SAICA, CIMA or SAIPA. CA(SA) will be advantageous 7–10 years' finance/technical accounting experience. Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting expertise. Proven experience in financial controls, systems, policies and governance. Solid knowledge of South African tax and regulatory requirements. Previous experience managing and developing a finance team. Senior-level exposure where you have partnered with, or supported, CFO/Executive leadership. Experience with Sage Evolution, Pastel Payroll and Fusion will be highly advantageous.