Well-performing, exciting brand going through it’s exciting growth phases, are looking for an EE CA(SA) Finance Business Partner / CFO. The position is unique in that it starts off as an FBP role, but will soon grow into a CFO position, as the company grows. A not to be missed opportunity: this is an opportunity for someone looking to get their hands dirty and help build a company that is backed by a listed entity.



Qualification:

CA(SA) – non-negotiable



Skills & Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience in a strategic and operational role as either Finance Business Partner / Commercial Manager / Group FM / Head of Finance / Finance Exec or similar

A proven track-record of the following:

Strong financial acumen

Strong business acumen

FMCG experience – highly preferred

Experience in facilitating Board and Exco presentations

Input in contractual agreements and compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Presentation skills

Ability to translate numbers into graphs

Knowledge of developing cost models

Strong planning and organizational skills

Comfortable working in a constantly changing environment

Change management

A project manager and creative thinker

Self-starter and co-ordinator

Enthusiastic, driven, a need to achieve

Pro-active and confident

Strong inter-personal skills and high EQ

Ability to influence strategic decision-makers including shareholders’ decision-making through relevant financial analysis



Job Description:

This position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Review of monthly financial results

Preparing monthly variance analysis of the financial results

Challenging costs through understanding of cost drivers

Assisting with the preparation of forecasts and budgets and assisting the year-end process

Preparation of finance reports

Presenting to board highlighting opportunities and risk

Improving efficiencies with financial reporting on business performance

Providing analysis and insight to drive decision-making and business strategies

Maintaining and creating new management information to aid Operations

Ensuring that key operational, commercial and financial targets are met through effective commercial procedures

Track performance against KPIs

Attending senior management meetings to discuss business performance and building relationships and partnerships with senior management

Taking a key personal interest in this business and its optimal performance

Driving excellence and setting and expecting high standards at all time

The ideal person would be:

Patient and determined

Ambitious and competitive a healthy, building way

Possesses strong inter-personal and high EQ skills

Able to cope in a highly-pressured, tough environment with internal strength and professionalism

Consistent and clear in their approach to people and situations

Personally invested in ensuring this company’s grand success story

Someone that thrives on ambition and exciting new horizons

An individual ready to step up their career to the next level whilst being willing to throw themselves at this opportunity a 1000%! - the reward, both career-wise and financial, will be sweet and just