General Manager at Flash Group

The Flash Group is looking for a dynamic, results-driven General Manager for the Consumer Division who will innovate, develop, plan and manage the strategic direction that will deliver the top-line goals for our Consumer Payments Division. 1Voucher is a cardless, bankless top up and payment solution that allows customers to turn their cash into an online balance in a global e-commerce environment. The General Manager of this division will own the long-term strategic operational plan along with the daily business reporting and management of the cross functional team. The ideal candidate will use their energy, enthusiasm and experience to deliver impeccable results, continuing our history of outstanding growth and positioning 1Voucher as the brand of choice for partners and consumers.

You will be responsible for (not limited to):

• The overall strategy for the division to ensure building of appropriate products, market share and GP growth.
• Structure and solve complex business problems while working with the cross functional teams to develop compelling solutions.
• Analyze consumer buying patterns and predict future trends
• Build, manage and mentor a strong cross functional team
• Manage and evolve the structure of the division, continually driving alignment and execution of the core business priorities.
• Guide technical development requirements to ensure delivery of divisional strategy
• Develop near and long-term strategic growth initiatives including new products or partnerships (external and internal) with supporting business case analysis to deliver quantified business impact.
• Define and develop business critical metrics and reports, key performance indicators, and financials supporting business evolution and growth.
• Present opportunities to up-sell 1Voucher business solutions to broaden sector penetration
• Foster successful collaboration between departments to ensure quality standards are delivered

You will need to demonstrate:

• A desire for individual action with strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly & analyze quantitatively.
• Ability to juggle many tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment and must be a self-starter who is excited about technology.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, schedule trade-offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with technical employees.
• Experience with payment processing solutions.

You will need to have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Economics or other highly quantitative field.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related experience will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a managing director, management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, business division leadership and/or strategic planning role, with an entrepreneurial passion.
• Technical experience in a global e-commerce environment
• Experience in a transformational fintech, e-commerce, payments, retail technology, or software industry environment.
• Experience developing and implementing business operations management and process improvements to streamline operations.
• Strong quantitative background with experience determining insights to inform key business decisions.
• Ability to look ahead and balance strategic projects and initiatives with day-to-day reporting and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior management teams, manage and execute projects with a strong call to action; ability to effectively prioritize projects and meet aggressive, recurring deadlines.
• Have an agile approach to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment