GENERAL MANAGER – FINANCE

TAC Recruitment (Pty) ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

TAC Recruitment (Pty) ltd in Gauteng seeks a driven Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director to lead the finance function, shaping strategy, budgeting and reporting. You will partner with the MD and EXCO to elevate profitability, cash flow and performance across the business.

With 7+ years in senior finance leadership, you will oversee modelling, procurement governance and risk management while driving AI-enabled analytics for sharper forecasting and decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with post-articles experience.
• 7+ years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Strong IFRS and governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function including strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Partner with the MD and EXCO to drive revenue quality and profitability.
• Oversee financial modelling, scenario planning and variance analysis.
• Own procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and contract governance.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow planning and inventory forecasting.
• Evaluate margins, capex, ROI and commercial viability of initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management and compliance.
• Ensure financial discipline and proper budget approvals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Collaborate across procurement, supply chain, operations, sales, rentals and other units to align financial with strategic objectives.
• Leverage AI-enabled analytics to improve forecasting and reporting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

ERP proficiency

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Dashboarding

Strategic leadership

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function, including financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial planning.
• Partner with the Managing Director and EXCO to drive revenue quality, profitability, cash generation and operational performance.
• Oversee financial modelling, scenario planning, performance dashboards and variance analysis to support informed business decisions.
• Take ownership of procurement strategy and governance, including supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, cost optimisation and contract compliance.
• Drive effective working capital management, cash flow planning, stock control and inventory forecasting.
• Evaluate product margins, capital expenditure, rental fleet utilisation, return on investment and the commercial viability of business initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, corporate governance and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure financial discipline through adherence to delegated authority levels, budget approvals and sound commercial decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across procurement, supply chain, operations, sales, rentals and other business units to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
• Leverage advanced reporting tools, financial modelling and AI-enabled analytics to improve forecasting, reporting and decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is strongly preferred and may be required for appointment.
• Minimum of seven years’ post-articles experience in senior finance leadership, financial management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, South African statutory requirements, VAT, imports and exports, foreign exchange contracts (FECs), corporate governance and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, standard costing, audit, risk management and commercial negotiations.
• Advanced ERP, Excel, financial modelling, data analysis and dashboarding capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate financial information into practical commercial insights and strategic recommendations.

Advantageous Experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments will be highly advantageous:

• Equipment and plant rental
• Industrial sales and distribution
• Turnkey projects and automation
• Multi-channel trading or reseller businesses
• Welding industry
• Knowledge of AI applications in financial reporting, sales analysis, supply chain modelling and forecasting will be an additional advantage.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and deal-evaluation skills.
• A strong understanding of procurement economics, stock management and supply chain operations.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and corporate governance.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and team-development capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail, firm accountability and the ability to deliver under pressure.