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Orange Recruiting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Finance Executive in Johannesburg who will act as a trusted business partner and provide commercial insight. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, while ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate should have a CA(SA) qualification and strong experience in financial management, team leadership, and strategic planning. This role offers an engaging opportunity to influence decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior financial leadership experience in a complex operational environment.
• Strong experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with compliance and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to the MD and Exco.
• Full responsibility for monthly management accounts and budgets.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Governance and compliance

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

CA(SA) qualification (essential).

Proven senior financial leadership experience in the automotive, luxury retail, or similarly complex operational environment.

Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and governance.

Exposure to multi-entity or group reporting environments advantageous.

Experience operating within structured or international brand environments preferred.

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Act as a trusted business partner to the MD and Exco, providing commercial insight and financial guidance.

Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business plans.

Support pricing, margin management, profitability analysis, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support fast, informed decision‑making.

Financial Management & Control

Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory financial statements.

Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks are in place and operating effectively.

Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Oversee audits (internal and external), tax compliance, and statutory reporting.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, tax legislation, and group reporting requirements.

Manage financial risk, internal controls, and audit outcomes.

Ensure adherence to regulatory, insurance, and compliance requirements appropriate to a top‑class automotive brand.

Operational & Cross-Functional Oversight

Work closely with operations, sales, and aftersales to understand key cost drivers and improve financial performance.

Support operational efficiency initiatives, systems improvements, and process automation.

Oversee and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

People & Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team.

Promote ethical leadership, high standards, and strong collaboration across the business.

Operate as a visible, engaged, and approachable leader.

Technical & Commercial Skills

Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.

Solid commercial acumen with the ability to translate numbers into business decisions.

Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Strong understanding of cash flow, working capital, and profitability drivers.

Personal Attributes

Hands‑on, commercially minded, and pragmatic, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.

High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at executive and operational levels.

Confident, calm, and solutions‑oriented leadership style.

What This Role Is Not

Not a purely corporate, regional reporting role.

Not a passive or siloed finance position.

Not suited to someone seeking a slow decision‑making or heavily bureaucratic environment.

Apply

If you feel you are a match for this role, kindly apply online.

Thank you.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Orange Recruiting (Pty) Ltd Your Specialists in Supply Chain Recruiting