Finance Director at Salt South Africa

OVERVIEW

• An international organisation is looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead its finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who can strengthen financial operations, improve processes through technology and AI, and provide strategic insight to support business growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and month-end close.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Lead financial planning and maintain financial models.
• Oversee banking, working capital and financial controls.
• Prepare management reports for senior leadership.
• Support business planning and financial reviews.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes using AI and LLM tools.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Ensure statutory, tax and audit compliance.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Previous senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow experience.
• Experience in a growing or international business.
• Demonstrable experience using AI or LLM tools to automate or improve finance processes (A big win).
• Experience managing a small finance team.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Based in South Africa and able to work UK business hours.