Regional Financial Director

Outsidecapital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security solutions seeks a Regional Financial Director in Cape Town. This pivotal role involves shaping financial strategy, driving excellence, and being part of a dynamic leadership team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in multinational environments and a strong analytical background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the regional accounting organization.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.

Skills

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Strategic Planning

Leadership Experience

Budgeting

Job description

Our client is a global market leader in force protection solutions, integrated perimeter security systems, and industrial mesh production. They engineer products that inspire confidence and trust, providing defense and protection for military, commercial, and domestic end users. With a focus on critical infrastructure defense and risk mitigation, our client is at the forefront of innovative security solutions.

As the Regional Financial Director for South Africa, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of a dynamic international organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial excellence, contribute to business growth, and be part of a leadership team making a tangible impact in the security industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and optimize the regional accounting organization, ensuring a robust control environment
2. Drive financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making
3. Spearhead budget management and business planning activities
4. Provide insightful financial direction to enhance overall business performance
5. Manage key financial operations including billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, and revenue recognition
6. Conduct in-depth variance analysis and propose actionable recommendations
7. Collaborate across organizational boundaries to achieve regional and corporate objectives
8. Champion professional development within the finance team
9. Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards
10. Drive working capital management and cash flow optimization

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a multinational manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling
• Excellence in budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills:

• Sales Experience
• Nursing Home Experience
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss management
• Workers' Compensation Law knowledge
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Memory Care
• Public Speaking
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ years

Vacancy: 1

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