Head: Finance

Head: Finance

6 Months Contract position -Hybrid

Johannesburg

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

If you are a strategic finance professional looking to lead high-performing teams, drive financial excellence, and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we would love to hear from you.