Financial Director (BU)

Parcelvision; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven delivery solution provider is seeking an experienced Finance Director in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will lead the finance team, ensure financial integrity and compliance, and support strategic business decisions. Applicants should have an accounting qualification and 10 years in a financial management role, ideally within a fast-paced growth company. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and initiative.

Qualifications

• 10 years post-qualification experience in a financial management role.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and databases.
• Experience in a fast high growth company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team to provide accurate management information.
• Develop the Company's financial reporting processes.
• Support budgetary planning and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory matters.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Team leadership

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Financial software

Financial forecasting software

Job description

Overview

ParcelHero is one of the UK’s biggest parcel delivery price comparison sites. With over 5 million visitors a year, and over 100 remote employees worldwide, we’re a technology-driven company that’s going places, delivering innovative solutions to ensure exceptional customer care. As a forward-thinking and dynamic business, we offer excellent career growth opportunities.

In 2025, we will be rolling out worldwide our new TMS (Transport management solution) Parcelhero Pro, which enables retailers to pay a monthly subscription to centralise all orders and ship on their own carrier accounts using our cutting-edge shipping platform.

At ParcelHero, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture where every team member\'s voice matters. We\'re a fast-paced, remote-first company that values initiative, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership. If you\'re someone who thrives in a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking team, you’ll fit right in with us.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Finance Director to head up our finance team and provide strategic support to our CFO and senior management team. You will ensure the financial integrity of the finance function and develop strong business planning, financial control and reporting to maximise efficiencies and opportunities for growth. You will provide business partnering and decision support, as well as driving the analysis of key management information to maintain the financial sustainability of the organisation.

This role would suit a commercially minded and astute financial leader who enjoys taking a proactive role in a fast-paced growth company. Previous experience in a fast high growth company would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To lead and direct the finance team to deliver accurate and regular management information to the Board and departments and divisions.
• To develop and lead the evolution of the Company\'s financial reporting processes and business systems.
• To support the MD and the company in the budgetary planning and forecasting processes.
• Ensure all financial accounting and administration functions, internal controls and reconciliations are performed properly.
• Produce and interpret management accounts.
• Ensure the year end audit is performed properly.
• Generate and maintain the groups cash flow and budgeting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all tax and statutory matters.
• Financial planning (forecasting and budgeting).
• Reporting of budget variances and cost control.
• Training & mentoring.

Experience

• An accounting qualification, ACA / ACCA or CIMA.
• 10 years post-qualification experience in a financial management role (Financial Manager or FD).
• Strong proficiency in financial software and databases.
• Experience working with financial forecasting software a strong advantage.
• You are classified as a self-employed contractor and responsible for your own tax.