Job Summary
Job Description:
The Head of Finance will provide senior‑level financial leadership across a group environment, supporting the Group CFO in driving strategic, commercial, and treasury‑focused decision‑making. The role is responsible for overseeing group financial operations across multiple legal entities, with a strong emphasis on cashflow planning, liquidity management, and the optimisation of working capital. A key focus of the position is managing foreign exchange exposure and developing effective FX and investment risk strategies. The role will contribute to commercial initiatives including cost optimisation, profitability analysis, and selective M&A activity. In addition, the Head of Finance will play a pivotal role in stakeholder engagement at EXCO level, regulatory interaction including the Reserve Bank, corporate tax matters, and the implementation of core financial systems
Skills & Experience:
Develop and execute treasury, cashflow, and liquidity strategies to support group objectives
Design and manage the group’s FX and investment risk framework, including exposure monitoring and mitigation
Provide detailed commercial insight on cost structures, profitability, and financial performance
Support corporate activity including M&A evaluations, financial modelling, and due diligence
Manage regulatory and statutory interactions, including Reserve Bank engagement and corporate tax matters
Lead and support the financial systems migration from Accpac to Sage X3, ensuring continuity and data integrity
Minimum 5 - 10 years’ post‑articles commercial experience, preferably within a group environment
Qualification:
CA(SA) qualification (essential)
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