Financial Director

Network Finance; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 2 000 000 - 3 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Finance is seeking a commercially astute CA(SA) to lead the full financial management function and partner with the MD and EXCO on strategy and growth. This executive role includes share options and a seat at the table to translate financial decisions into operational performance.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting and risk management while leveraging automation and AI to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 7+ years post-articles experience.
• Proven senior leadership experience.
• Industrial industry experience preferred; candidates from operational, product-based environments will be considered.
• Strong strategic and commercial business partnering capabilities.
• Expertise in full financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Advanced MS Excel, including dashboards and financial modelling.
• AI tools and automation experience advantageous.
• Executive presence, sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence business strategy.

Responsabilités

• Lead the full financial management function.
• Partner with the MD and EXCO on strategy, growth and key business decisions.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance and governance.
• Provide commercial insights to support profitability and performance.
• Strengthen stock control and working capital management.
• Support strategic projects with financial modelling and analysis.
• Drive financial controls, risk management and process improvement.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting.

Connaissances

CA(SA)

Senior leadership

Strategic partnering

FP&A

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Stock control

Automation/AI

Executive influence

Formation

CA(SA) certification

Outils

Excel

Modelling tools

Description du poste

This is an opportunity for a commercially astute CA(SA) who wants to influence more than the financial results. Working closely with the MD and EXCO, you’ll help shape the next phase of growth, drive strategic projects and ensure financial decisions translate into operational performance. And there’s more: this executive opportunity includes share options, giving you the chance to participate in the value you help create!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full financial management function
• Partner with the MD and EXCO on strategy, growth and key business decisions
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning and analysis
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance and governance
• Provide commercial insights to support profitability and performance
• Strengthen stock control and working capital management
• Support strategic projects with financial modelling and analysis
• Drive financial controls, risk management and process improvement
• Leverage automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting

Job Experience and Skills:

• CA(SA) essential
• 7+ years’ post-articles experience
• Proven senior leadership experience
• Industrial industry experience preferred; candidates from operational, product-based environments will also be considered
• Strong strategic and commercial business partnering capabilities
• Expertise in full financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Strong FP&A and financial modelling skills
• Experience with stock control, compliance and financial controls
• Advanced MS Excel, including dashboards and financial modelling
• AI tools and automation experience advantageous.
• Executive presence, sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence business strategy

The opportunity? Help shape the next chapter of an industrial business while sharing in its future success. If you’re a CA(SA) ready to move beyond traditional financial leadership and take a strategic seat at the executive table, this could be the career move that changes the game. Bring the commercial thinking. Influence the strategy. Share in the growth.