Director of Finance

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Houst Full time

Houst, a leader in the property technology sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance and Operations to drive our financial strategy and optimise operational performance. This pivotal role combines the rigour of financial management with the agility of operations oversight, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Financial Leadership**:Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with Houst’s growth objectives. Lead the preparation of monthly management, annual statutory accounts, and regular financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

**Operational Excellence**: Regularly conduct operational reviews to enhance order fulfilment and manage day-to-day operational finance functions. Develop tracking methods for production-related costs and propose cost-saving initiatives.

**Risk and Compliance Management**: Implement robust financial systems, controls, and risk management strategies. Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

**Performance Management**:Utilise financial data to generate insights that support business decision-making. Lead on company FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, KPI analysis, and drive actionable insights for continuous improvement.

**Team Development**:Build and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to financial and operational excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

**Strategic Partnerships**: Partner with Co-Founders and senior management to monitor and manage the Business Plan, driving business growth and performance. Own cash, working capital, and treasury management, including foreign exchange.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced qualifications such as MBA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role, ideally within a high-growth startup or scaleup environment in the eCommerce, manufacturing, or property technology sectors.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management.
- Experience with fundraising, multi-jurisdiction tax analysis, planning, and structuring.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a results-driven mindset focused on performance, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor a team, foster a collaborative environment, and roll up sleeves to dive into the details.
- Articulate and inquisitive, with a passion for driving growth and an openness to occasional travel to European production centres.

**Benefits**
- 23 days paid holidays + public holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
- Enviable company culture - we’ve put time into getting our work culture just right. Regular team social events, company-wide recognition of outstanding work.
- Regular team social events (both in person and virtual)
- Company-wide recognition of outstanding work
- Opportunities to innovate
- Laptop - For business use

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