Head of Finance

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Head of Finance to join their team in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:
Head of Finance

Purpose of Role: The Head of Finance is positioned as the strategic partner and advisor to the CEO to support the sustainable expansion of the network. The Head of Finance is responsible for all operational matters as they relate to finance, procurement, risk and budget management, cost-benefit analysis, compliance, cash flow management and the securing and management of new funding and or capital raising strategies.
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) )

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Work in partnership with senior executives and ManCo on the strategic vision of the network including identifying and developing investor relationships.
• Provide leadership to the network with regards to the Finance, Risk, Compliance, Accounting and Procurement strategy. To optimise the company’s brand position, financial performance and strategic position.
• To assist in the optimisation of the financial model.
• Take full responsibility for the overall control of the company’s financial function.
• Take full responsibility for the overall control of the company’s procurement function.
• Ensure that company systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans. Implement plans timeously for maximum business impact.
• Ensure the corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed timeously.
• Continually challenge the industry status quo through costs management and innovation.
• Ensure month end, year-end and all necessary processes are carried out timeously in line with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
• Take full responsibility for the annual financial audit.
• Present monthly and annual accounts to the board and investors.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including investors and advisors.
• Research and implement banking and market innovations in a bid to reduce the transactional workload of the finance team and improve the customer and supplier experience.
• Corporate finance:
  • Manage and communicate company policies regarding capital requirements, debt and taxation.
• Employee Development:
  • The ability to understand cultural differences and treat employees with respect according to their cultural needs and requirements while maintaining company standards.
  • Ensure that there is aligned employee development and succession planning within the company’s finance, compliance and procurement teams team, specifically regarding key roles and direct reports.
  • Lead the leadership and behavioural culture of the company’s finance, compliance and procurement teams
• Good Corporate Governance
  • Setting the ethical standards of the company and maintaining the Code of Conduct.
  • Formulates policy on a company-wide basis.
  • Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.

• Preferably a CA (SA) or minimum BCom Accounting degree with at least 15 years post articles experience.
  
  

• At least 10 years’ experience in a highly entrepreneurial or high growth industry in a senior management position.
• Experience in investor relations.
• Experience in working with a Board of Directors.
• Experience in technology systems relating to finance.

• A commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and cooperative relationship with others; establishes and maintains strong relations with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality – Makes effective business decisions regarding with whom to discuss sensitive and confidential information. Respects the privacy of others and maintains the confidentiality of information. Consistently uses good business judgment, guided by the Ethics Policy.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
• Deadline oriented with a proven track record of delivery.
• High integrity combined with a commitment to exceptional governance.
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
• Strategic Vision and Agility - ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
• Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission & vision aligned and displays a high level of self-reflection (GEMS).