Financial Director

Duties: Developing and managing the financial strategy for the business in line with Group and business strategic targets Preparation of budgets and forecasts for SA and oversight of Mozambiques budgets and forecasts. Preparation of monthly management accounts and trading reports Analysis of trading results and effectively analysing variances and reporting to Managing Director and Group CFO Custodian of standard costing models, including review and updating of models, improving costing allocations and monitoring application of outputs Accurate and timely cash flow forecasting, and tight management of cash resources Monitoring and control of working capital, including stock levels, debtors and their ageing and accounts payable. Enhancing our customer and supplier relationships through building long term strategic relationships, consistent with the Groups values Collaborating with the holding company to ensure awareness of financial performance and emerging issues, appraisal of commercial opportunities and compliance with delegated authorities. Engagement with all other shareholders on a strategic level. Managing full finance team and developing staff capabilities. Responsibility for, and oversight of, all compliance, ethics and business practice processes and reporting Take ownership of maintaining the appropriate BBBEE level of certification required. Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations applicable. Job Experience & Skills Required: Completed CA (SA) with more than 8 years post article experience. Minimum 2 years prior experience within a manufacturing environment at a senior level. Strong, demonstrated knowledge of costing and its application within IFRS. SAGE X3 experience would be an advantage. Experience operating in other African jurisdictions will be beneficial.