Head of Commercial Finance

6 months ago


Cape Winelands District Municipality, South Africa Babylonstoren Full time

Babylonstoren offers an exciting opportunity for a highly talented, driven and passionate Head of Commercial Finance to join our team.

Requirements:

CA or CIMA qualification.At least six years’ post-article experience.Fluent in Afrikaans and English.Exceptional commercial knowledge and skills in working closely with an operational team to improve performance.Familiar with the latest IFRS knowledge.Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environmentExperience in financial accounting and monthly management reporting.Ability to see the wider picture and implications whilst maintaining an eye for detail.Ability to focus on achieving key objectives to timescale.Excellent numeric, analytical and statistical competencies.Advanced MS Excel skills.Excellent presentation skills.Working knowledge of ERP, SAGE X3 and WMS applications and processing.Ability to work independently and take initiative.Ability to analyse and resolve complex problems.Strong business administration skills.Ability to supervise and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities:

Managing the operating finance function across the business.Managing the finance team.Formulating and implementing the long-term financial strategy of the business as a whole, as well as the respective business units.Overseeing all financial reporting, including management accounts, annual accounts, weekly sales, and cost and stock reporting.Annual business planning and performance monitoring.Working closely with business units to improve performance, including improving sales and margin, identifying cost control opportunities, and eliminating inefficiencies.Ensuring the accuracy of stock across the business.Leading the annual accounts and audit process and serving as the key contact with our external auditors.Implementing and enforcing robust financial control systems and ensuring that these controls are embraced and applied both within the finance team and across the wider business.Integrating front of house, point of sale, e-commerce, stock, and HR systems with our financial systems.Identifying, addressing and monitoring any financial risks to the business that could prevent it from achieving its objectives.Undertaking internal audits on key risk areas across the business and driving improvement.Ensuring that budgets are adhered to.Overseeing company secretarial matters, including board reporting and annual returns.

Please send your CV and salary expectation to [email protected].



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