Head of Finance

SUMMARY:
This global manufacturing concern is currently looking for an experienced Head of Finance to report to the Finance Director.

POSITION INFO:

Overall Job Purpose:

• Oversee the business financial goals, objectives and forecasts.
• Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing business strategy.
• Accountable for the financial and collections management of the company, including the development of a financial and collections strategy.
• Accountable for the complete budgeting, analysis of payroll costs and executing of the payroll.
• Responsible for feedback on payroll related information to the Remcom Committee.

Job Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (SA). 
• MBA a strong advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial accounting, management accounting, working capital, payroll and staff management.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing industry. 
• MS Office and SAP essential.
• Demonstrated achievements in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Deep understanding of business and financial literacy.
• Ability to access complex situations and use creativity to solve problems.
• High level of business acumen.
• Sound analytical and decision making skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Presentation and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail combined with strategic thinking ability.
• Ability to debate in a constructive manner and challenge the norm.
• Ability to grow and develop a strong Senior Management team.
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict timeframes within a fast paced environment.

Competences:

• Commercially focused.
• Proven strategic planning ability.
• Entrepreneurial, free thinker who will challenge the status quo and push boundaries.
• Leadership in Technology.
• Planning and analysis.
• Forward thinker.
• Leadership style inspirational with a balance of strategic skills and strong “people” orientation.
• Well rounded, resilient and self-aware individual who is open to change and personal development.
• Must have the capacity to grow strategic ability.
• Confident – someone who can hold their own with Shareholders and be resilient in a demanding market.
• Hands-on approach.
• Self-motivated.

Please note, if you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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