Financial Director (PP)

Parcelvision; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the finance team and provide strategic support to senior management. This role requires a proactive financial leader with 5-7 years' experience in financial management. Responsibilities include developing financial reporting processes, supporting budgetary planning, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced growth environment, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

15 days paid leave per annum

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years post-qualification experience in a financial management role.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and databases.
• Experience in a fast-paced growth company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the finance team for accurate management information.
• Develop financial reporting processes and business systems.
• Support budgetary planning and forecasting processes.
• Produce and interpret management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory matters.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgetary planning

Management information systems

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Financial forecasting software

Financial databases

Job description

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 include :

• 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.

5 to 7 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.

15 days paid leave PA

You need to supply your own IT equipment and have a min 20mb broadband connection.

You are classified as a self-employed contractor and responsible for your own tax.

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