Head of Finance

About the Role

This is a pivotal executive opportunity for a commercially-driven CA(SA) to join a dynamic, founder-led technology business specialising in transport and logistics solutions. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will lead the finance, IT, and administrative functions while playing a critical role in strategic growth, fundraising, and scaling operations within a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Identify and participate in strategic growth opportunities and company structure optimisation, including B-BBEE strategies and ISO compliance.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare value-adding monthly results, sub-packs for MANCO and EXCO, and comprehensive board reports with actionable business insights.
• Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage cash flow, banking systems, and investor covenant calculations; oversee SaaS metrics and capital raising activities.
• Operational Oversight: Supervise the Administration and IT departments, ensuring effective infrastructure and business process optimisation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Establish guidelines for annual budgets and forecasts in consultation with the executive team.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE) and internal financial policies; manage the annual year-end audit and tax computations.
• Team Management: Oversee payroll administration and Human Resource policies, including performance management and professional development for the finance and admin teams.
• Risk & Credit Management: Monitor insurance requirements, manage debtor age analysis, and oversee credit limits and legal collections.
• Investor Relations: Support fundraising initiatives and maintain robust reporting standards for shareholders and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualification: CA(SA) designation is essential.
• Experience: 715 years of post-article experience, with at least 5 years in a financial operational leadership role.
• Sector Expertise: Experience in growth-stage technology businesses, financial services, telematics, or SaaS environments is highly advantageous.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial and innovative approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong commercial acumen with exposure to M&A, capital raising, and complex financial modelling.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive market-related salary.
• Opportunity to lead the finance function of a scaling technology specialist.
• High-level involvement in strategic executive decision-making and business innovation.
• Exposure to sophisticated fundraising and investor relations activities.