Financial Director

SUMMARY:
The Finance Director (FD) plays a critical role in driving the financial strategy, health, and sustainability of the company. This role is both strategic and operational — responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring sound financial management, and supporting business growth through data-driven decision-making.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Advise the MD and executive team on financial planning, capital structure, and profitability.
• Participate in strategic decision-making, including business expansion, investment, and cost management initiatives.

2.Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, monitoring performance against set targets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

3. Operational Finance

• Supervise day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Streamline processes and implement financial systems to improve efficiency and transparency.

4. Risk and Compliance

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and audit requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.

5. Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making across departments.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor budgets and performance.
• Support business cases, pricing models, and cost–benefit analyses for new projects or initiatives.

6. Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead the finance team to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), CIMA (Strategic level) , or equivalent professional qualification (essential).
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 years at a senior management level.
• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and management within an SME or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Xero, Sage, SAP etc.), Power BI and MS Excel (Advanced).

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced SME environment.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and forecasts.
• Achievement of budget and profitability targets.
• Effective cash flow and working capital management.
• Successful completion of annual audits and compliance reviews.
• Efficiency improvements in finance processes and systems.
• Employee engagement and performance within the finance team.
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