Finance/Data Operations at Talented Recruitment Specialists

• Our client in Ballito is seeking a Finance, Data Operations Specialist to join their high-performing team. 
• This role is suited to a commercially minded professional who can transform data into insights, improve processes, and support business growth in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Financial reporting rhythm: build and manage clear, accurate and timely internal reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting: assist with budgeting, cashflow planning, forecasting and scenario modelling.
• KPI and dashboard development: build dashboards across channels and teams.
• Performance tracking: track business performance against targets and identify where performance is ahead, behind or off-track.
• Data and management information: turn raw data into useful insight for management, partners, insurers, employers and investors.
• Operational finance processes: support invoicing, commission tracking, collections reporting, reconciliations and expense controls.
• Data quality and controls: work with internal and external teams to improve data accuracy, reporting integrity and practical controls.
• AI and automation: use AI tools where appropriate to improve speed, automation, analysis and reporting quality.
• Founder and stakeholder support: assist with board, investor, partner and internal reporting.
• Scalable process design: build simple, clear processes that can scale without making the business slow or overly corporate.

Requirements: 

• Relevant finance, commercial, consulting, data analytics, or corporate background.
• CA(SA) qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant corporate, finance, consulting, data, or commercial experience.
• Open to high-potential younger candidates, including recently qualified professionals and newly qualified CAs.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and interpret complex data and financial information.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and improving processes.
• Fast learner with a strong willingness to develop new skills and take on challenges.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modelling ability.
• Good financial and commercial judgement
• Comfortable working with data.
• Ability to build dashboards and reporting tools.
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Comfortable using modern technology and AI tools
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Self-starter mentality.
• Ability to work directly with the founder and senior stakeholders.