Strategic Finance Director (CA(SA)) | P&L Leadership

Smith Garb And Associates Cc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb And Associates Cc is seeking an experienced Finance Director (EE) to join the Executive Management Team in Gauteng. You will provide full financial stewardship, governance, risk management, and strategic leadership across the South African business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role requires strong P&L ownership, executive partnering, and a track record in multinational or industrial environments. Advanced Excel, SAP S/4HANA, BI tools, and Business Objects are essential.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' progressive financial leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Executive-level business partnering and full P&L ownership.
• Experience in a multinational, distribution, or industrial environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the MD and Executive Management Team.
• Drive performance through P&L management, planning, analysis, and commercial decisions.
• Ensure robust governance, statutory reporting, audits, tax, and risk management.
• Lead and develop the Finance function and oversee Corporate Services, IT, and BI teams.
• Champion cost optimisation, working capital improvements, and process improvements.
• Contribute to regional and global transformation initiatives aligned with Group objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Business Objects

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Smith Garb And Associates Cc is seeking an experienced Finance Director (EE) to join the Executive Management Team in Gauteng. You will provide full financial stewardship, governance, risk management, and strategic leadership across the South African business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role requires strong P&L ownership, executive partnering, and a track record in multinational or industrial environments. Advanced Excel, SAP S/4HANA, BI tools, and Business Objects are essential.