Finance Director MEA at OLIVER Agency

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Marketing, Advertising, AgencyIndustries

Requirements

Fully qualified CA (SA)
+7 years’ experience post articles
Experienced strategic, commercial financial leader
A proven business partner who can quickly establish credibility with non-financial stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with a pro-active, collaborative approach, a can-do attitude and a keen attention to detail
Can successfully prioritise, deliver on commitments and achieve Local, Group-wide and Statutory deadlines
Thrives in a fast-paced, change environment and is always looking to improve/develop process to maximise efficiencies
Prior experience of NetSuite and adaptive would be a benefit
Prior experience or knowledge of South African BBB-EE codes and audits would be advantageous
Any cross-border African or broader EMEA experience would also be a benefit

Responsibilities

Ownership of weekly P&L forecast ensuring timely and accurate submission including preparation of detailed analysis and commentary for senior management
Oversee preparation of month-end and yearly management accounts including provision of monthly variance analysis and written commentary for discussion with key stakeholders
Collaborate with Client Leads and Local Management to formulate and monitor financial plans and budgets
Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, maintaining financial models and standardised templates for planning
Drive business performance through influencing senior leaders with critical information and analysis
Support communication between regional teams and Global teams to ensure alignment and consistency
Cashflow Management
Statutory Reporting
Audit management, Tax and Compliance
Assist BBBEE Audits and in particular oversee our supplier base and initiatives to ensure maximum compliance
Drive process improvements and simplification
Drive the business to proactively manage costs and optimise cost base
Mentoring, management and development of direct reports
System Implementations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

P&L ForecastingFinancial AccountingCashflow ManagementBudgetingFinancial ForecastingTax ManagementManagement AccountsVariance AnalysisProcess ImprovementStrategic Business Partnering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote?

Yes, the role is remote in South Africa.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a fully qualified CA (SA) with +7 years’ experience post articles.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What team will I be joining in this role?

You will manage the local finance team overseeing day-to-day financial management and report into the EMEA Finance Director while collaborating with the broader EMEA Finance Team.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Finance Director role?

A strong candidate is an experienced strategic, commercial financial leader who is fully qualified CA (SA) with over 7 years post-qualification experience.

OLIVER Agency

Creates customized in-house marketing agencies

About OLIVER Agency

OLIVER specializes in creating and managing customized in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands, achieving an average of 30% savings on marketing spend. They leverage the Oliver Marketing Gateway technology and collaborate with The Brandtech Group to integrate external capabilities into clients' operations.

151 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4AB, UKHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

ConsultingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees