Business & Operations Director

Lexdan Select; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced financial manager to provide strategic insights and manage operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business finance, along with a degree in finance or Business Management. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial performance and leading support teams. This role is critical for the company's long-term financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management or similar.
• 10+ years consulting or business finance experience, with expertise in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights as a strategic partner.
• Supervise and coordinate support teams.
• Manage procurement and cost management.

Skills

Business finance insight

Team management

Risk mitigation

Procurement management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Business Management

CA(SA), CIMA or CPA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Business Finance: Provide financial insights as a strategic partner to the leadership team
• Manage long-term routines, setting agendas of LT calls and ensuring contributors have prepared their content.
• Support CCO’s during selling and execution phases
• Monitor performance of finance function, seeking out opportunities for improvement.
• Work with JHB leadership to determine long-term financial goals and targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the administrative functions (HR, IT Ops, etc)
• Operations: Supervision and coordination of several support teams
• Building and facilities management, managing long-term Real Estate strategy
• Manage Capex, oversee maintenance planning
• Handle relationships with landlords / property managers
• Ensure site safety and security
• Manage office operations, events, catering, travel
• Procurement and cost management
• Manage BBBEE strategy and transformation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management or similar
• CA(SA), CIMA or CPA certification beneficial
• 10+ years consulting or business finance experience, with proven expertise in managing teams and leading high-impact, complex projects