Finance Director

Talent Shore SA (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing consultancy is seeking a Finance Director to lead their finance function, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and driving financial planning. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in US payroll management and a strong background in financial reporting. This role also requires excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing US payroll processes.
• Strong capabilities in financial reporting and compliance.
• Proven track record in budgeting and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management.

Skills

US Payroll management

Knowledge of UK & US auditing regulations

Transfer pricing compliance and documentation

Budget preparation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Minimum 5 years of finance function experience

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Director. We are an international, innovative marketing consultancy dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our team is passionate, creative, and driven by a shared goal of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mark...

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  Develop and manage the company’s budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Project Costing & Work in Progress (WIP)
  Partner with delivery teams to cost projects accurately, ensuring margins are optimized.
• Transfer Pricing & Tax Compliance
  Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including documentation and Intercompany transactions.
• Financial Reporting & Auditing
  Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management with clear variance analysis.
• Payroll
  Oversee US payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
• Team Management
  Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaboration with Management
  Partner with the MD, CMO, and wider leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• US Payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK & US auditing regulations and ability to assist auditors effectively.
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
• Preparation and oversight of US federal and state tax returns.
• Proven experience in creating budgets and detailed cash flow reports.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a finance function, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency with Xero, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and ERP system experience (advantageous).
• Experience within global Media, Marketing, or Communications industries preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Confident, personable communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment.