Commercial Leader at The Unlimited

Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for overseeing the divisions financial goals, objectives and forecasts. Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing business strategy. Responsible for oversight, modelling and signoff of pricing and billing strategies for airtime and data as procured from our suppliers and priced to our customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to deliver on agreed financial metrics.
• Responsible for forecasting over a current +3-year period.
• Holds all Commercial Relationships for the division
• Responsible for month Board Pack.
• Improve profitability of the division through sound financial decision making.
• Analyzing the customer base and product mix and make recommendations accordingly to protect the bottom line (net profit forecasts).
• Ensure contractual and commercial safety for the business.
• Commercial oversite and approval of finance business models for the division

Knowledge and Experience:

• CA (SA) or the equivalent financial qualification
• 5 years working experience of which 3 years must be post articles commercial experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Ability to assess complex situations and use creativity to solve problems.
• High level of business acumen.
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of business and financial literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentation and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail combined with strategic thinking ability.
• Ability to debate in a constructive manner and challenge conventional wisdom.
• Ability to grow and develop a senior team.
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict timeframes within a fast-paced environment.

Personal Characteristics:

• Forward Thinking
• Commercially Focused
• Servant Leadership style inspirational with a balance of strategic skills and strong "people" orientation
• Well rounded, resilient and self-aware individual who is open to change and personal development
• Entrepreneurial, free thinker who will challenge the status quo and push boundaries
• Must have the capacity to grow their strategic ability
• Confident – some-one who can hold their own with the Founders and be resilient in a demanding environment
• Hands-on approach
• Self-motivated
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to network at a senior executive level both externally and internally