Financial Director

Conova Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a senior finance leader to build and manage a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and 7 years of experience, ideally within the FMCG or Agriculture sectors. Key responsibilities include managing systems and controls, and delivering detailed analysis and reporting. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for motivating stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• 5 years in a senior financial leadership role within FMCG or Agriculture industry advantageous.
• Ability to create/develop improved business models.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, lead and manage a Finance team
• Manage Systems, Processes and Controls
• Planning and Organisation
• Analysis and Reporting
• Stock Control
• Commercial Control
• Cost Control
• Capex Control
• Treasury and Taxation
• Risk Management
• Group Reporting

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Business model improvement

Education

B Comm CA(SA) / SAICA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Build, support, lead and manage a Finance team
• Manage Systems, Processes and Controls
• Planning and Organisation
• Analysis and Reporting
• Stock Control
• Commercial Control
• Cost Control
• Capex Control
• Treasury and Taxation
• Risk Management
• Group Reporting

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Professional registration (B Comm CA(SA) / SAICA)
• 7 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• 5 years in senior financial leadership role within FMCG or Agriculture industry advantageous
• Ability to create / develop improved business models and / or performance, motivating and mobilising colleagues and / or stakeholders to work towards achieving the improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.