Strategic Group Finance Leader | IFRS & Growth

Permanent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent is seeking a hands-on Group Financial Controller to lead IFRS reporting, budgeting and treasury across multiple entities. You will own cash flow, governance and financial controls while guiding strategic decisions at group level. The role requires a senior, multi-country capability with strong ERP and Excel expertise.

The successful candidate will lead a finance team, drive automation and deliver robust financial insights to support growth and acquisitions across African markets.

Qualifications

• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressive senior financial management experience.
• Strong IFRS and consolidated reporting experience.
• Experience managing group or multi-company financial operations.
• Exposure to multi-country and multi-currency environments.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial operations, accounting and consolidated IFRS reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, working capital and banking relationships.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee multi-country, multi-currency and cross-border financial operations.
• Drive asset performance analysis, profitability and return on investment.
• Support acquisitions, investment evaluations and business expansion.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team.
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Provide commercial insight and financial guidance to Group Leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

IFRS reporting

Cash management

Financial controls

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Strategic analysis

Team leadership

Education

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Permanent is seeking a hands-on Group Financial Controller to lead IFRS reporting, budgeting and treasury across multiple entities. You will own cash flow, governance and financial controls while guiding strategic decisions at group level. The role requires a senior, multi-country capability with strong ERP and Excel expertise.

The successful candidate will lead a finance team, drive automation and deliver robust financial insights to support growth and acquisitions across African markets.