Finance Manager

BOS Brands; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

BOS Brands in Cape Town seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, reporting, and governance. You will steer budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, oversee IFRS compliance, and drive automation and digital transformation across finance.

This role partners with the CEO and Board to optimize capital, manage risk, and deliver value across markets.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) is required.
• Post-qualification experience in a senior finance/leadership role.
• Strong strategic financial acumen and commercial awareness.
• Advanced analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership across finance teams.
• High level of accuracy with governance and controls.
• Proactive, collaborative, results-driven approach.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, automation and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Oversee IFRS/compliance and timely financial reporting.
• Manage ERP systems enhancements and finance automation initiatives.
• Provide financial insights to CEO, Board, and senior management.
• Drive working capital management and treasury activities.
• Lead risk management, tax and audit coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial planning with strategy.
• Build and mentor a high-performance finance team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Automation & AI

Budgets & forecasting

Financial governance

Communication

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Overall Responsibility

Responsible for the overall financial leadership, management, and strategy of the organization. Provides strategic insight and operational oversight to ensure financial integrity, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Financial Strategy

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and senior management to inform key strategic decisions.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Support business growth through robust financial analysis, risk management, and capital planning.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and local standards across all entities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and reporting timetables.
• Provide detailed financial performance analysis, including variance and trend reporting, to management and board members.
• Prepare and present financial reports and performance insights to the CEO, Board, and investors.
• Produce monthly management reports for Sales and Marketing teams, providing insight into spending and budget tracking.
• Lead the compilation of balance sheets, accruals (including retailer and EU accruals), and supporting schedules for reporting accuracy.

Financial Operations and Systems

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in all finance-related systems and processes.
• Lead ERP and accounting system enhancements and integrations to improve automation and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive the adoption of automation, AI, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy across finance operations.
• Maintain oversight of debtors management, ensuring accurate reconciliations, timely collections, and credit risk control.
• Support supplier reconciliations, invoice matching, and intercompany recharges to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Compliance, Tax, and Audit Management

• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage corporate tax compliance and oversee VAT submissions (including French VAT and other EU jurisdictions).
• Lead external and internal audits, ensuring effective preparation, timely delivery, and follow-up on findings.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and risk management processes across all financial activities.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage banking relationships and ensure efficient treasury operations.
• Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Monitor and optimize working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
• Optimize capital structure and funding strategies to support business growth and stability.

Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

• Analyze and monitor company cost structures, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.
• Develop and monitor key financial KPIs such as EBITDA, gross margin, and ROE.
• Oversee cost allocation across departments, brands, and markets, ensuring accurate visibility and accountability.
• Implement and manage financial dashboards and performance monitoring tools to support data-driven decision-making.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Assist CEO with Remuniration discussions/process (Performance discussions/Bonus Payouts/Increases)
• Partner with cross-functional teams - including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain - to align financial planning with business objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on new projects, investments, and market expansions.
• Support pricing strategies, marketing recharges, and commercial contract negotiations from a financial perspective.
• Ensure that all recharges and cost allocations across regions and functions are accurate and timely.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

• Identify, evaluate, and assess potential investment, partnership, or acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning.
• Support strategic projects that drive long-term value creation and business expansion.

People management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build a high-performance finance function with a focus on strategic insight, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Align finance team objectives with overall business strategy and performance goals.
• Encourage innovation and ownership within the finance team, empowering members to drive process improvement and automation.

IT & Digital Transformation

• Oversee the finance-related IT environment, including ERP systems, reporting tools, and data management.
• Drive the digital transformation of finance through process automation, AI-driven insights, and system integration.
• Ensure finance technology infrastructure supports scalability, compliance, and real-time visibility.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) is required.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a financial leadership, commercial finance, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong strategic financial acumen and commercial awareness, with the ability to translate financial insights into business decisions.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to develop, guide, and support finance team members.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong focus on financial governance, compliance, and controls.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement, process optimisation, automation, and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders.