Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Reporting & Governance

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, annual, and statutory financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial information across the business.
• Prepare executive and board-level reporting packs with meaningful performance commentary and strategic recommendations.
• Deliver high-level reports highlighting financial performance, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and market developments to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting, governance, and regulatory standards.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Take ownership of the budgeting process across the division.
• Drive forecasting cycles and provide accurate forward-looking financial projections.
• Lead the development and consolidation of strategic financial plans.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate business performance against strategic and financial objectives.

Business Partnering & Performance Management

• Translate financial information into actionable commercial insights.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support growth initiatives, investments, and cost optimisation.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through analytical modelling and performance evaluation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, financial discipline, and operational excellence.

Process Improvement & Finance Transformation

• Continuously improve reporting processes, controls, and systems.
• Drive automation and advanced reporting initiatives to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Lead finance transformation projects focused on standardisation, optimisation, and improved data quality.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines and deliverables are achieved through effective planning and coordination.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and reporting gaps.
• Support internal and external audit processes and drive resolution of audit findings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA) qualification highly advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering expertise.
• Experience within a high-volume commercial, retail, or fast-paced corporate environment will be highly beneficial.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Key Competencies

✔ Strategic Thinking
✔ Financial Leadership
✔ Business Acumen
✔ Analytical Excellence
✔ Attention to Detail
✔ Results-Oriented
✔ High Integrity
✔ Stakeholder Management
✔ Problem Solving
✔ Ability to Perform Under Pressure

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and successful organisation where you will:

• Influence strategic business decisions at executive level.
• Lead high-impact reporting and financial planning functions.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work alongside exceptional leaders in a collaborative environment.
• Make a meaningful contribution to long-term business growth and performance.

Apply Now

If you are a strategic finance professional looking for your next leadership challenge and meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you.
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