Strategic Finance & Controlling Leader

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Controlling to drive financial strategy and governance. You will partner with executive leadership and operations to optimise profitability, manage risks and ensure IFRS compliance.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and commercial partnering while overseeing project and manufacturing finance, with a focus on controls and reporting accuracy across the business.”

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent incl Accounting III.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive finance experience in an operational/manufacturing/project-based environment.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; CIMA or equivalent qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning with risk tracking.
• Oversee accounting processes, controls and IFRS compliance.
• Drive management reporting, profitability analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with executives and operational teams to optimise performance.
• Oversee project accounting, contract revenue recognition and bids.
• Provide financial oversight of costs and working capital.
• Identify financial risks and maintain robust internal controls.
• Leverage SAP, Excel and modelling to improve reporting and efficiency.

Skills

Financial strategy

Forecasting & budgeting

IFRS knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder partnering

Education

BCom Degree incl Accounting III

CIMA or equivalent (advantageous)

Tools

SAP ERP

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Controlling to drive financial strategy and governance. You will partner with executive leadership and operations to optimise profitability, manage risks and ensure IFRS compliance.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and commercial partnering while overseeing project and manufacturing finance, with a focus on controls and reporting accuracy across the business.”