Financial Director

Resourcery Sa; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a seasoned Financial Director to oversee financial strategies and lead a team managing diverse portfolio companies. This role demands strategic leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to provide insights that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Hospitality and Food & Beverage sectors, along with proven skills in financial management.

Benefits

Leadership role

Flexible work environment

Exposure to diverse businesses

Vibrant office space

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in senior financial roles, preferably in venture capital or high-growth industries.
• Deep understanding of finance within Hospitality and Food & Beverage sectors.
• Proficiency in English; strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and oversee team of Financial Controllers.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure cash flow management and support mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 15 / 01 /

Resourcery SA is a professional service provider based in Cape Town providing a wide range of services to clients all around the world, including finance, marketing, analytics, operations, legal and others.

We specialise in building high-performing, fully integrated, remote teams with unmatched speed, flexibility and compliance.

Job DescriptionFor this particular role, our client is an investment company with a wide range of businesses in Hospitality and Food & Beverage.

The company is seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Director to join our team.

As a Financial Director, you will lead the financial function of the venture, including overseeing a team of Financial Controllers managing the day-to-day financial operations of the portfolio companies.

You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing financial strategies, ensuring compliance, providing actionable insights to the executive team, and driving profitability and scalability across the group.

Key ResponsibilitiesYour duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to :

Strategic Financial Leadership :

Develop and execute the financial strategy for the group, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives,

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth,

Identify opportunities to optimize financial performance and implement best-in-class financial practices across all companies;Team Leadership and Development :

Oversee, mentor, and support a team of Financial Controllers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability,

Build the capacity of the financial team to scale alongside the businesses as they grow;Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Management :

Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across the group, ensuring clarity, alignment, and precision,

Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and present actionable insights to the leadership team,

Drive profitability by identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement across portfolio companies;Cash Flow and Working Capital Management :

Oversee cash flow management across the group, ensuring liquidity and optimal allocation of resources,

Provide oversight on working capital requirements and capital allocation strategies to support growth initiatives;Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investor Relations :

Support due diligence and financial integration for new acquisitions within the portfolio,

Prepare reports and presentations for investors, ensuring transparency and trust in financial performance and growth.RequirementsQualifications and Skills :

As an ideal candidate, you must have the following :

Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior financial roles, preferably within venture capital, private equity, or high-growth industries;Deep understanding of financial management within Hospitality and Food & Beverage sectors;A track record of managing and mentoring financial teams, driving performance, and building strong, collaborative cultures;Strong ability to link financial strategies to operational and strategic goals;Expertise in financial systems (e.g., Xero, Dext) and tools, with a deep understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements;Exceptional ability to analyse financial data, create actionable insights, and support strategic decision-making;Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels;Proficiency in English.On our side, we offer...

a leadership role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic, high-growth portfolio;exposure to a diverse range of businesses in the Hospitality and Food & Beverage industries;opportunities to work closely with founders, executives, and investors;a vibrant office space in Cape Town and a flexible work environment (hybrid work) with occasional trips to our client in the UK.

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