Senior Finance Strategist

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

At Network Recruitment, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Strategist to join our team. This role will play a critical part in shaping the financial future of our clients, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with deep experience in the tourism or hospitality sectors. You will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting, providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who wants to drive profitability and ensure financial transparency. The role requires strong analytical abilities, commercial acumen, and exceptional communication skills to interact with both financial and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Financial Planning and Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis to support strategic planning.
  • Cost Efficiency: Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights and drive cost efficiencies across departments.
  • Financial Analysis: Analyse financial performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement to support revenue growth.
  • Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow forecasting and support working capital optimization efforts.
  • Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and maintain high-quality financial controls.
  • Audit Support: Work with external auditors during audit processes and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification: Required, with a preference for candidates with experience in tourism or hospitality.
  • Financial Reporting Experience: Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within the tourism or hospitality sectors.
  • Financial Metrics Understanding: Strong understanding of financial metrics and profitability drivers relevant to the tourism/hospitality industry.
  • Familiarity with ERP Systems: Proficiency in financial analysis tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across departments.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Prioritization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Salary Estimate

The salary for this position is estimated to be between $120,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on experience and location.



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