Are you an accomplished finance leader with a strong track record in financial operations, reporting, governance, and team leadership? We are seeking a Head: Finance to lead a diverse and multi-disciplinary finance team, driving financial excellence, strategic decision-making, and operational efficiency across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a diverse and multi-disciplinary team across Financial Operations in support of the objectives of the Group Business Services Centre of Excellence, Group Finance, and the broader business.
Develop and execute strategic goals for the team and finance operations, ensuring financial consolidation aligns with reporting standards, principles, and best practices.
Analyse and interrogate financial information to provide meaningful recommendations, explanations, and highlight concerns, trends, risks, or anomalies.
Ensure accurate and timely budgets are prepared, reviewed, and submitted in alignment with key economic indicators and strategic business initiatives.
Review reconciliations, investigate unreconciled items, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Stay abreast of technological advancements, industry trends, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments, leveraging innovation to optimise workflows and financial processes.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls in collaboration with Risk, Ethics, and IFRS stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation through the accurate and timely submission of statutory returns.
Consolidate financial reports from multiple sources and provide value-adding insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through ongoing engagement and effective communication.
Support group-wide collaboration initiatives by identifying opportunities to create beneficial partnerships and operational synergies.
Drive best-practice financial analysis and reporting through continuous guidance, coaching, and support of team members.
Ensure deadlines and business targets are met through effective planning, prioritisation, and communication.
Maintain high standards of financial analysis and reporting by organising, monitoring, and managing team workflow efficiently.
Contribute to intellectual capital development by motivating, mentoring, coaching, and providing on-the-job training to team members.
Achieve business objectives by coordinating activities, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring timely execution of key deliverables.
Manage financial and operational risks by adhering to internal and external governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Support the achievement of business strategy, objectives, and values by ensuring systems, processes, services, and solutions are aligned with organisational goals.
Take ownership of personal and professional development through continuous learning, training, and career progression initiatives.
Share knowledge, industry insights, and emerging trends with stakeholders and team members through formal and informal engagements.
Obtain stakeholder buy-in for new and enhanced operational processes by demonstrating the value and benefits of proposed improvements.
Contribute to a culture that supports transformation, diversity, inclusion, and organisational values through active participation in culture-building initiatives.
Participate in and support corporate responsibility initiatives, including sustainability and Green Strategy objectives.
Requirements
Relevant Finance Degree (CA(SA), Honours, MBA or equivalent advantageous)
Extensive experience in Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Group Finance, or a related leadership role
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, governance, and regulatory compliance
Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Experience driving process improvement, digital transformation, and AI-enabled efficiencies within finance functions