Head of Finance Operations

This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting. You'll be responsible for overseeing the full finance operations function across multiple entities while working closely with operational leaders to optimise performance, strengthen governance, and ensure the business remains financially agile.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where finance is viewed as a true business partner. You'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, influence strategic decision-making, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business while leading a capable finance team.

• Lead the full finance operations function across multiple entities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
• Partner with Operations Directors and senior leadership on project financial performance.
• Oversee monthly management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Manage debtors, creditors, WIP and asset management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements and tax regulations.
• Review and approve payments while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and operational efficiencies.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom in Accounting
• BCom Honours Accounting CTA
• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification (essential)

• Completed SAICA articles
• Minimum of 6 years' post-articles experience.
• At least 4 years' experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Proven experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, construction or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working across multiple entities or international operations will be advantageous.
• Exposure to Buildsmart and Portuguese language skills would be beneficial.

• Strategic and commercial thinking
• Financial leadership
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Decision-making under pressure
• Process improvement and continuous optimisation