Strategic Finance and Operations Partner

Salix Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking a senior finance leader to partner with EXCO and MANCO, translating financial insights into strategic actions that boost profitability, cash flow and operational performance.

The role combines finance, operations and strategy to drive business improvement initiatives and lead a large, complex environment. You will challenge senior stakeholders and shape commercial decisions with a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or related field
• Honours in accounting or equivalent
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operational finance agenda with EXCO, MANCO and leadership to drive performance.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, financial plans and performance targets with commercial insight.
• Partner with Commercial and Operations on pricing, tenders, contracts and profitability.
• Own P&L performance including revenue, EBITDA, costs and drivers; drive corrective actions.
• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts, controls and compliance.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, liquidity, collections and debtor performance.
• Identify cost drivers, leakage and optimisation opportunities.
• Strengthen controls, manage risk, tax, audit and statutory compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across finance and operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and systems (ERP/BI).
• Use data analytics and BI to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead governance on strategic projects including scope, budgets, timelines and benefits.
• Coach and develop the finance team; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Promote a culture of high performance and commercial thinking across Finance & Operations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Operational leadership

Strategic thinking

P&L orientation

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours

CA(SA) or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Salix Recruitment is seeking a senior finance leader to partner with EXCO and MANCO, translating financial insights into strategic actions that boost profitability, cash flow and operational performance.

The role combines finance, operations and strategy to drive business improvement initiatives and lead a large, complex environment. You will challenge senior stakeholders and shape commercial decisions with a hands-on leadership style.