Financial Director

About the Role

Our client is seeking a commercially-minded and entrepreneurial Financial Director to serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO. This is a pivotal leadership role designed for a professional who thinks beyond traditional accounting to drive business growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the long-term strategic direction of a leading organisation within the industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic financial management and commercial decision-making to support business expansion.
• Oversee comprehensive cash flow management and optimise working capital.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing insights that go beyond standard financial reporting.
• Implement financial controls and processes that foster integrity and operational efficiency.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and mitigating commercial risks.
• Contribute to the long-term sustainability and scaling of the organisation through innovative financial leadership.

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA) is essential.
• Proven experience in a senior financial management or leadership capacity.
• Strong commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex working capital and cash flow environments.
• High levels of integrity, curiosity, and initiative.
• Willingness to relocate to or reside in Middelburg for an office-based position.

Whats on Offer

• The opportunity to function as a true strategic partner to the executive team.
• Potential future shareholding opportunities for a high-performing candidate.
• A dynamic work environment that values initiative and long-term career commitment.