Director Of Finance

Houst Limited.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property technology company is seeking a Director of Finance to drive financial strategies and operational excellence. This role involves leading financial management, compliance, and team development while partnering with senior management to ensure sustainable growth.

Benefits

35 days paid holidays + UK public holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enviable company culture with regular social events

Opportunities to innovate

Laptop for business use

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior financial operation roles.
• Proven experience in multi-entity and multi-currency businesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead preparation of monthly management and annual statutory accounts.
• Implement robust financial systems and risk management strategies.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or MBA

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Xero

SQL

Job description

Houst, a leader in the property technology space, is seeking a Director of Finance. You'll be a strategic partner to the founder and leadership team, playing a key role in scaling the business sustainably while improving performance across the board.

This pivotal role combines the rigour of financial management with the agility of operations oversight, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with Houst's growth objectives. Lead the preparation of monthly management, annual statutory accounts, and regular financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Operational Excellence: Conduct operational reviews to enhance order fulfilment and manage day-to-day operational finance functions. Develop tracking methods for production-related costs and propose cost-saving initiatives.
3. Risk and Compliance Management: Implement robust financial systems, controls, and risk management strategies. Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Performance Management: Utilise financial data to generate insights supporting business decision-making. Lead on company FP&A, commercial finance, KPI analysis, and drive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
5. Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to financial and operational excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
6. Strategic Partnerships: Partner with Co-Founders and senior management to monitor and manage the Business Plan, driving business growth and performance. Own cash, working capital, and treasury management, including foreign exchange.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or MBA.
• Extensive experience in senior financial operation roles, ideally within high-growth startups, scaleups, or fast-paced environments like eCommerce, Manufacturing, or Proptech.
• Proven experience operating in multi-entity and multi-currency businesses. Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board-level reporting.

Expertise

• Strong financial acumen with deep experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Ability to lead the preparation of management and statutory accounts, cash flow forecasts, and operational finance processes.
• Experience managing tax, audit, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Ability to turn financial data into actionable insights and commercial recommendations.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to improve margins, pricing, and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of unit economics, CAC, LTV, contribution margin, cash management, treasury, and FX exposure.
• Leadership skills to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and engage in detailed analysis.

Tools and Tech

• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (modeling, macros)
• Experience with Xero and SQL (nice to have)
• Familiarity with automation tools, integrations, or custom dashboards is a plus.

Benefits

• 35 days paid holidays + UK public holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Enviable company culture with regular social events and recognition
• Opportunities to innovate
• Laptop for business use