Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Salary: Market Related
Location: South Africa (Fully Remote, Can be based anywhere in SA)
Working Hours: UK Business Hours
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

OVERVIEW

An international organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who can strengthen financial operations, improve processes through technology and AI, and provide strategic insight to support business growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversee monthly financial reporting and month-end close.
* Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
* Lead financial planning and maintain financial models.
* Oversee banking, working capital and financial controls.
* Prepare management reports for senior leadership.
* Support business planning and financial reviews.
* Identify opportunities to automate finance processes using AI and LLM tools.
* Manage and develop the finance team.
* Ensure statutory, tax and audit compliance.
* Partner with operational and commercial teams.

REQUIREMENTS

* CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA qualification.
* Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
* Previous senior finance leadership experience.
* Strong financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow experience.
* Experience in a growing or international business.
* Demonstrable experience using AI or LLM tools to automate or improve finance processes.
* Experience managing a small finance team.
* Strong commercial and analytical skills.
* Based in South Africa and able to work UK business hours.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

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