Head Of Financial Shared Services (66324)

Job Description

Our client, a leading player in the logistics and supply chain industry, is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Financial Shared Services to lead and optimise its finance shared services function, based in Centurion

This senior leadership role requires a commercially astute CA(SA) with strong operational finance expertise, proven leadership capability, and extensive experience managing large finance teams within a complex corporate environment.

Minimum Requirements

Registered CA (SA) qualification is essential

Minimum 10 years' relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role leading large teams

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability

SAP experience advantageous

Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and drive performance within a shared services or corporate finance environment

Key Responsibitlites:

Lead and drive Financial Shared Services strategy in alignment with business objectives

Ensure strong financial governance, IFRS compliance and adherence to internal controls and company policies

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Creditor management functions

Manage monthly reporting, reconciliations, year-end processes, statutory compliance and audit requirements

Drive process improvement initiatives, operational efficiencies and service excellence across the finance function

Participate in ERP and systems improvement projects to enhance business performance and reporting capability

Manage credit control processes, supplier relationships and risk management activities

Oversee fixed asset management, asset verification processes and compliance with IFRS and tax legislation

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, legal representatives and suppliers

Lead, mentor and develop large multidisciplinary finance teams while fostering a high-performance culture

Ensure service delivery standards, KPI's, SLA's and performance targets are achieved consistently

Competencies:

Strong strategic leadership ability with the capacity to align teams and drive business objectives

Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial management and IFRS compliance

Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability across all levels of the business

Proven ability to drive operational excellence, process improvement, and service delivery enhancement

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performance teams

Ability to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Core Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and report writing ability

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Advanced computer literacy, including strong MS Office and Excel proficiency

Strong presentation, numeracy, and strategic influencing capability

Logical, lateral, and innovative thinking ability

Strong organisational awareness and ability to leverage technology effectively

Knowledge of feasibility and appraisal methods advantageous