Job Purpose: To plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the operational, financial and sales activities within Company and the framework established by the board of directors.
Strategic Financial PlanningDriving the companys financial planningDetermine, implement, monitor, review and evaluate budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other managersEvaluates and advises on the impact of long-term planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.Provide financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needsCoordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting and business systems and processesDirect the preparation of financial reports summarizing and forecasting the organizations financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and incomeAssess capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projectsAdvise on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earningsDeliver long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reportsEnsure cash flow is appropriate for the organizations operationsManage business information strategy and the development and implementation of business systems to assist with analytics.Provide business insights to different business units and entities to assist with forecasting and predictive decision making.Operations ManagementReview operational expenditure budgets to support growth strategies, in conjunction with Financial Director.Drive the implementation and provision of sound financial, Business Intelligence and CRM management services to the organizationEnsure the provision of financial and material resources to support operational strategiesEnsure adequate procurement practices and vendor management, Manage relationship with service provider and other agreed stakeholder management across the entire business.Develop and implement objectives, strategies and budgetsStrategic cost managementBusiness optimisation including quality, and not at expense of effectivenessDrive continuous OPEX improvement and ensure optimal allocation.Define Policies, Processes and procedures to streamline the Business Unit and optimize efficiencies.Risk ManagementIdentify potential and current risks.Develop and implement policies to mitigate potential riskReport identified risks to relevant stakeholders and action plans thereofDeciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity riskPerforming risk management by analyzing the organizations liabilities and investmentsCorporate GovernanceEstablish and maintain strong relationships with Board and Shareholders so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.Provide Leadership with advice on the financial implications of business activities.Ensure credibility of Finance department by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.Ensure the organisation complies with statutory legislation and corporate governance frameworksAccountable for the formulation of policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation and ensure implementation thereofPreparation of Board Packs for SA Distribution to ensure accurate reporting of company information to relevant stakeholdersWork CollaborativelyBuild a culture of respect and understanding across the organisationRecognise outcomes which resulted from effective collaboration between teamsBuild co-operation and overcome barriers to information sharing, communication and collaboration across the organisationFacilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop joint solutionsCollaborate with other leaders to deliver a superior end to end customer experience.LeadershipBe an effective inspirational leader to facilitate the creation of motivated, accountable, full-service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all stakeholders.Coach, counsel and train digital team, operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a continuous improvement culture.Role model behaviour and motivate team members in line with the company values and ethos.Guidance of others and active development of self to improve on their technical and communication abilities so that capabilities and deliveries are better understood and thus trusted and applied through the business.Translates strategy into goals for performance and growth helping to implement organisation-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of the organisation.
Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities.
EDUCATIONBachelor of Commerce (Honours) preferably CA
EXPERIENCEStrong operational experienceManagerial ExperienceMinimum of 10+ years in a senior finance role
Salary - R1.4 mill pa CTC