Finance Director

A leading multinational Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical company based in the north of Johannesburg, operating in a complex, dynamic environment with multiple business units, is seeking a Finance Director. This role oversees the entire finance function, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will navigate a multinational business with diverse revenue streams, driving efficiency, sustainability, and growth in a rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making at the executive and board levels.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to optimise financial performance.
• Drive business growth strategies by identifying and assessing financial risks and opportunities.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all financial functions, including Tax, Treasury, Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, IFRS, and corporate governance requirements.
• Manage external and internal audits, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.
• Optimise cash flow, working capital, and investment strategies to enhance financial health.

Risk & Treasury Management

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective liquidity and risk management.
• Manage currency risks and financial exposure across multiple African markets.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to protect the company’s financial stability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs teams to drive business objectives.
• Engage with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to strengthen financial positioning.

Key Requirements

• CA (SA) or CGMA qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Finance Director, CFO, or Head of Finance role within a multinational or complex corporate structure.
• Must have experience in managing finances of multiple business units within a large, dynamic organisation.
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, high-growth, and multi-business unit environment.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.