Financial Director

Hypa_Za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategies and team operations. This pivotal role involves accountability for financial stewardship, including budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with at least a decade of experience, and a passion for enhancing financial processes in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to drive continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in finance with 5 years in a strategic role.
• Experience in guiding financial controls across teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial stewardship and developing financial strategies.
• Plan and improve financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Liaise with auditors for sound financial governance.

Skills

Financial Strategy Development

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Tax Compliance

Job description

Hypa_ZA Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Responsibilities

• Take accountability for the financial stewardship of the organisation, including developing financial strategies, metrics, team leadership, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, general ledger management, payments, financial analytics, statutory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan, review, and improve financial processes, controls, systems, reports, and practices.
• Liaise with auditors and the board Audit and Risk sub-committee to ensure sound financial governance.

Job Objectives

• Strategy development, execution, and alignment
• Capital management
• Tax compliance and management
• Payroll review and reconciliation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team leadership and mentoring

Challenges and Risks

• Enhancing financial controls
• Maintaining operational excellence in a fluid environment
• Driving continuous improvement and change
• Talent attraction and retention
• Attention to detail in a fast-changing environment

Work Experience

Minimum 10 years in finance, with at least 5 years in a strategic role.

Ability to operate in fast-paced settings, passionate about systems implementation, and capable of strategic guidance and operational involvement.

Experience in IT / telecom or startups is advantageous.

Experience in guiding financial controls across teams is essential.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting