Chief Finance Officer

SwissportJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the CFO leads, directs, and controls Swissport’s financial resources to maintain the short and long-term financial health of the region / country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct all country and local business unit financial functions to ensure they meet the organization’s business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations and accounting principles.
Contribute and participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level to develop and implement the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives.
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the finance team to ensure the organization's financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to agreed guidelines.
Direct the preparation of all financial reports needed including monthly reporting, year-end closing, year-end estimation, budgeting and management financial reports.
Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure etc., to ensure they are financially viable.
Participate and contribute to negotiations with suppliers, customers and social partners to ensure financial viability.
Develop and present financial results, deviation analyses and key performance indicators as needed.
Provide line managers with advice and support on all financial matters.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., airport authorities, Banks, Board of Directors).

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Finance (or equivalent)

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Minimum 5 years in a senior finance position and 10 years overall finance experience

Strong IFRS knowledge and treasury skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards

Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups

Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels

A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement

Excellent English, both verbal and written

Professional user of MS Office, ideally experienced with SAP or other ERP systems

Closing Date : 21 May 2025

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate it its employment decision on the basis of any protected category.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Airlines and Aviation

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