GENERAL MANAGER – FINANCE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function, including financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial planning.
• Partner with the Managing Director and EXCO to drive revenue quality, profitability, cash generation and operational performance.
• Oversee financial modelling, scenario planning, performance dashboards and variance analysis to support informed business decisions.
• Take ownership of procurement strategy and governance, including supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, cost optimisation and contract compliance.
• Drive effective working capital management, cash flow planning, stock control and inventory forecasting.
• Evaluate product margins, capital expenditure, rental fleet utilisation, return on investment and the commercial viability of business initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, corporate governance and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure financial discipline through adherence to delegated authority levels, budget approvals and sound commercial decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across procurement, supply chain, operations, sales, rentals and other business units to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
• Leverage advanced reporting tools, financial modelling and AI-enabled analytics to improve forecasting, reporting and decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is strongly preferred and may be required for appointment.
• Minimum of seven years’ post-articles experience in senior finance leadership, financial management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, South African statutory requirements, VAT, imports and exports, foreign exchange contracts (FECs), corporate governance and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, standard costing, audit, risk management and commercial negotiations.
• Advanced ERP, Excel, financial modelling, data analysis and dashboarding capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate financial information into practical commercial insights and strategic recommendations.

Advantageous Experience

• Equipment and plant rental
• Industrial sales and distribution
• Turnkey projects and automation
• Multi-channel trading or reseller businesses
• Welding industry
• Knowledge of AI applications in financial reporting, sales analysis, supply chain modelling and forecasting will be an additional advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and deal-evaluation skills.
• A strong understanding of procurement economics, stock management and supply chain operations.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and corporate governance.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and team-development capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail, firm accountability and the ability to deliver under pressure.