Finance Director

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Electrum Payments Full time

About Electrum

Electrum is a leading enterprise payments technology company. We partner with some of South Africa’s corporates, enabling them to open up their customers’ access to payments. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans every day, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for both personal growth and career progression.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a dynamic Finance Director with strong commercial acumen. Positioned as a key contributor to the company's strategic vision, the Finance Director will report directly to the CEO, playing a pivotal role in advancing Electrum's standing in the industry. The company's unwavering commitment to excellence in serving Banks, Retailers, Telcos, and Insurers underscores its prominence in the tech sector.

In this role, the Finance Director will spearhead financial strategy and leadership initiatives, working collaboratively with the CEO to shape Electrum's financial trajectory. Responsibilities include leading the development of budgets and financial models, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, implementing effective risk management practices, and fostering a high-performance culture within the finance team. Proficiency with financial tools and a high degree of commercial acumen are imperative for success in this role.

Furthermore, the Finance Director will engage in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with diverse teams and external stakeholders to drive financial initiatives that contribute to overall business growth. The role demands a candidate with extensive financial expertise, preferably in the technology sector, coupled with strategic vision and proven leadership skills.

This Finance Director will be at the helm of a team dedicated to redefining enterprise payments solutions. The position promises a challenging and rewarding journey, providing an opportunity for a dynamic finance professional to make a significant impact within the innovative landscape of Electrum. If you are ready to contribute to the company's success and be part of its continued evolution, we invite you to apply for this pivotal Finance Director role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Essential requirements for this position are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields
  • Qualified CA(SA)
  • 10+ years of Finance experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in a Leadership role 
  • Demonstrated Leadership in a similar sized company (200-500 person company)
  • Proficient in the use of financial management software

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong data analysis skills using Google sheets, Excel, SQL or similar
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Strong decision making skills and ability to provide clear direction
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Coaching skills

Increase your odds by having

  • Deep understanding of the SaaS business model, principles, processes and metrics
  • Experience in Fintech, Edtech, SaaS, or Marketplace startup

Benefits

Benefits and a bit about our culture

A good work-life balance is very important at Electrum. To help you manage your own time and energy, Electrum has benefits such as:

  • Onsite gym and shower facilities
  • Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the mid-day nibbles
  • Team socialising, hikes, getaways, and dinners

We have created a safe, transparent environment where we know mistakes happen, and that’s okay. We even have a 3 step approach to dealing with them:

  1. Tell everyone about it
  2. Fix the mistake
  3. Tell everyone about it

You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures


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