Gauteng: Head of Finance posted by Communicate Finance

About the Role

As the Head of Finance at Communicate Finance, you will play a critical role in driving the company’s financial strategy and ensuring its alignment with corporate goals. You will be responsible for providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on financial performance, growth opportunities, and risk management. This is a senior leadership position that requires exceptional financial expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to partner with operational leaders to drive business planning, investment decisions, and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on financial performance, growth opportunities, and risk management.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring the development of a high-performing department.
• Partner with operational leaders to support business planning, investment decisions, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Monitor financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory and tax requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and operational risks.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and corporate governance practices.
• Evaluate and manage capital expenditure, investment projects, and funding strategies.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures with financial due diligence and integration planning.
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, procurement, and project management decisions.
• Collaborate with IT and systems teams to optimize financial reporting, ERP systems, and process automation.

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 8 – 10 years post article experience
• Manufacturing/ Engineering / Mining industry experience
• Experience working in a multinational entity
• Team management experience
• Exposure to Strategic and Operational business aspects

Qualifications

CA(SA)

Salary & Benefits

Not specified