Chief Finance Strategist

Bebeefinancial; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial organization in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Financial Director to oversee the finance function and support strategic decisions. The role involves leading financial strategy and optimizing business performance while ensuring compliance and governance. Candidates must be Chartered Accountants with at least 10 years of leadership experience, particularly in distribution, logistics, or FMCG sectors. Strong skills in ERP systems and Excel are essential for success in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 10 years post-articles experience in related sectors.
• Experience in a senior leadership or director-level finance role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, including reporting and compliance.
• Partner with the executive team to drive financial strategy.
• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Cost Control

Financial Strategy

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Excel

Job description

Our organization is seeking a seasoned Financial Director to drive financial performance and contribute to long-term strategic decisions.

As a key member of the executive team, you will play a vital role in aligning finance with operations, ensuring profitability, improving working capital, and strengthening governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Partner with the executive team to drive financial strategy and optimize business performance.
• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, cost control, and system integration.
• Provide guidance on investment decisions, financial modeling, and risk management.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• A Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification is essential.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-articles experience, preferably within distribution, logistics, or FMCG sectors.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership or director-level finance role.
• A strong command of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and advanced Excel.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.