Group Financial Director : Renowned Brand & Communications Agency – Hybrid, Johannesburg

Vgp Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Director to lead financial strategies in a dynamic environment. This role requires a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the advertising and communications sectors. You will oversee a team, ensuring financial success while navigating the complexities of a fast-paced creative landscape. If you are a numbers guru with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving growth, this opportunity is tailored for you. Join a renowned agency where your contributions will significantly impact the company's financial health and direction.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage a team and drive financial success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finances and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Align financial goals with growth objectives and manage a team.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Compliance Oversight

Big Picture Thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

We have a superb hybrid opening for an experienced Group Financial Director at a fully integrated, renowned national, brand and communications agency in Johannesburg.

We're looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with big agency experience to fill this exciting role of Group Financial Director to keep a close eye on the bottom line.

As the Group Financial Director, you'll drive the financial success of the company, and will have a team of 12 reporting to you.

Your role involves overseeing finances, ensuring compliance, and aligning financial goals with growth objectives.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with experience working in a fast-paced creative environment at a big advertising or marketing agency.

If you are a dynamic 'numbers guru', we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Requirements

1. Qualified and Registered Accountant CA (SA)
2. A minimum of 10 years' experience
3. Experience in managing a team of direct reports (currently twelve people)
4. Able to perform at a financial, operational, commercial, and strategic level
5. Able to operate in a high pressure and high paced, entrepreneurial environment
6. A high performer
7. Self-starter
8. Big picture thinker
9. Able to interact at Group Exco and Board level
10. Knowledge of, and experience in, the advertising, communications and/or media industries – a must.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Level of Expertise: Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Reference Number: #Mich

Michelle Snitcher
Consultant