Head of Finance

Ithemba Recruitment; South Africa; In loco; USD 3459 - 6918; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy and performance improvement efforts. This role is pivotal in managing the treasury and trading responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and optimizing profitability across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team, driving financial opportunities while mitigating risks. With a focus on stakeholder management and commercial awareness, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take your finance career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• 3+ years experience in finance, ideally in a fast-paced group environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness are essential.

Mansioni

• Manage and develop the finance function to ensure high performance.
• Oversee annual budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor financial performance and cash flow across the group.

Conoscenze

Critical Thinking Skills

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Solutions-focused

Financial Modelling

Group Consolidation

Formazione

3+ years in a similar finance role

Descrizione del lavoro

About the job: Head of Finance

Key purpose:

The Head of Finance will have full Treasury & Trading responsibility for our company and all of its subsidiaries, delivering Group Consolidated Financial Information in line with reporting deadlines.

A key aspect of the role will be monitoring and analysing the financial performance of the business, working closely with the Leadership Team to formulate Financial Strategy and deliver financial performance improvement across the business to maximise profitability while managing cash flow and investment across the group.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Management and Development of Finance function to deliver a high-performing team.
2. Oversee Annual Budgets and Quarterly Re-forecasts at group level for review and sign off with Finance Director.
3. Oversee and Manage Group Monthly Financial Performance to ensure Budget commitments are being delivered.
4. Oversee and Manage Group Cashflow to ensure that this is in line with business requirements.
5. Oversee and Manage Group investment to ensure that this is in line with both CAPEX processes and commitments.
6. Oversee and Manage Group compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations.
7. Seek out ways to deliver on Financial Opportunities and mitigation for Financial Risks, holding stakeholders accountable for their actions.
8. Implement and update financial policies and procedures.
9. Ensure that all company financial policies are up to date and in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
10. Create and Maintain relationships with external stakeholders of the business.
11. Provide overall Commercial Support to the business.

Qualifications and experience:

1. Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
2. Previous experience of working in a fast-paced, cross-functional group.
3. Critical Thinking Skills.
4. Highly developed commercial awareness.
5. Highly developed stakeholder management skills.
6. Attention to detail & Solutions-focused.
7. Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth.
8. Previous experience within the Contact Centre/Outsourcing industry and strong understanding of the business model.
9. Previous experience of financial modelling.
10. Experience of Group Consolidation to Balance Sheet & Cashflow position with FX subsidiary an advantage.
11. Statutory Accounting Experience for group companies.