Financial Director (Ca) - Hospitality Background

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Director to lead financial management across multiple restaurant locations. This pivotal role encompasses strategic financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a Chartered Accountant designation and extensive experience in the hospitality sector, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive financial success and influence key decisions within the company. If you are passionate about financial excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of financial management experience in hospitality.
• Proven track record in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership skills for managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for five restaurant locations.
• Oversee strategic financial planning and budgeting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Chartered Accountant (CA) designation

Tools

Financial software

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

Job Opportunity : Financial Director (CA)

Location : Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg

Salary : R70,000 – R80,000

Responsibilities :

• Lead financial management for five premier restaurant locations.
• Oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage audits specific to the hospitality industry.
• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments.
• Develop financial policies and internal controls.
• Present financial information to stakeholders and management.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from a recognized professional body
• 8-10+ years of financial management experience, preferably within the hospitality industry
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong understanding of hospitality financial operations, including revenue management and cost control
• Expertise in preparing and analysing financial statements and reports for multiple business units
• Experience with tax compliance, audits, and financial regulations specific to the hospitality sector
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Strong leadership skills for managing finance teams and collaborating with other departments
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to stakeholders and executive management
• Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess financial performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of industry trends and economic factors affecting the hospitality sector
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and adherence to corporate governance standards