Job Description

A dynamic and rapidly expanding business operating in the technology and digital solutions space is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to join their team in Woodmead, Johannesburg .
The Finance Lead will be responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability, compliance, and strategic growth of the business. This includes oversight of day-to-day financial operations, financial planning and forecasting, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions at the executive level.
The ideal candidate is someone who would demonstrate the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, advising the CEO and Exco, while providing hands-on leadership and involvement with the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Partner with leadership to support decisions on growth, investment, pricing, and resource allocation
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, project costing, resource tracking, profitability monitoring and long-term financial planning
• Monitor financial performance and lead variance analysis
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Manage accounting functions including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, working capital, liquidity planning and reconciliations
• Ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws and regulatory requirements, as well as timely billing, collections, supplier payments, and financial reporting
• Lead audits, tax submissions, and financial reporting
• Establish effective revenue recognition processes
• Drive system improvements, automation, and finance digitisation
• Implement reporting tools and dashboards to deliver real-time financial insights
• Lead, mentor, and manage the finance and admin team
• Support financial awareness across departments and enable informed decision-making
• Prepare monthly management packs and lead presentations to key stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a professional designation (CGMA, AGA(SA),
• PA(SA) or CA(SA)) seen as beneficial
• 5 years of minimum experience working in a managerial/leadership role
• 4+ years of experience working in the IT, Fintech or Tech industry preferred, or alternatively exposure in a rapidly scaling and acquiring organisation.
• Proven track record in financial modelling and analysis, and involvement in operational finances.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a hands-on approach.

• R720 000 - R 1 200 000 / annum CTC ( dependent on experience and qualification )