Head of Finance (Commercial | Group Exposure)

About

You’ll lead a 13‑person finance team in a dynamic, collaborative environment Exposure to a group structure with multiple legal entities Strategic ownership of cashflow, treasury, and profitability decisions Real influence at EXCO and senior stakeholder level Hands‑on involvement in system transformation (Accpac -> Sage X3) Meaningful involvement across commercial finance, M&A support, and investments Hybrid working in a central, easily accessible CBD location

Responsibilities

• Group‑level cashflow, treasury, and liquidity strategy
• Forex and investment risk management (this is non‑negotiable)
• Financial decision‑making around cost optimisation and profitability
• Commercial input into M&A activity and growth initiatives
• Engagement with the Reserve Bank and oversight of corporate tax matters
• Leading system and process evolution - pragmatically, not bureaucratically
• Acting as a credible, engaging finance voice at EXCO and board‑adjacent level

Skills & Experience

• You’re a CA(SA) with 5–10 years’ solid commercial experience
• You’re agile, personable, and influential, not overly rigid or academic
• You enjoy fast-moving environments and imperfect starting points
• You’re comfortable balancing strategy with hands‑on execution
• You engage easily with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• You prefer impact over perfection

Qualification

• CA(SA) (NON NEGOTIABLE)