Financial Director - Durban

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Director in Durban, South Africa. The candidate will oversee financial planning, reporting, and budgeting to ensure financial health. Key qualifications include a CA(SA), a minimum of 10 years in finance, and strong leadership skills. This role is crucial for risk management and cost optimization, contributing to operational efficiency and expansion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ finance experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Ability to work with operations seamlessly.
• Experience in cash flow management, audit, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and budgeting.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Ensure business resilience against risks.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Strategic financial leadership

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Summary

DBN000179 – FINANCE DIRECTOR – MAYDON WHARF DBN

Purpose of the job :

To oversee financial planning, reporting, and budgeting in order to maintain the financial health. They also play a crucial role in risk management and cost optimization to support operational efficiency and expansion.

Required Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 10+ years’ finance experience, and at least 5 years at senior level.
• Strong commercial sense and the ability to work side-by-side with operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make numbers make sense.
• Experience in cash flow management, audit, reporting, and banking relationships.
• Exposure to logistics environment would be an advantage.

Position Info :

Required Experience & Knowledge :

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• In charge of Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Financial Control & Reporting
• Strengthening and expanding systems so information flows easily, and teams can make quick, smart decisions.
• Working hand-in-hand with commercial and operations teams to create great experiences for customers
• Ensuring the business stays resilient against the usual risks - power, currency fluctuations, compliance, operational challenges etc
• Getting involved in a range of ad-hoc projects - new facilities, expansions, funding, pricing reviews, M&A assessments.
• Compile, deliver, and present clear, easy-to-read management and Board reports.

Behavioural Competencies :

• First class commercial acumen
• Excellent leadership
• Problem solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills.
• Forward Thinking

Please Note : Should you not hear from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.