Finance Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Ensure the delivery of precise, audit-ready financial statements by the 20th of each month, achieving complete account reconciliation with no significant errors.

• Develop and sustain a 12-month rolling cash forecast that is updated weekly, guaranteeing optimal liquidity and transparency.

• Oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all departments, maintaining a variance of ≤10% between projected and actual outcomes.

• Create automated systems and workflows aimed at decreasing manual reporting time by at least 25% within your first year.

• Collaborate with leadership to roll out initiatives that boost profitability and enhance EBITDA by 2 percentage points within your initial 12 months.

• Formulate and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for closing, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting procedures.

• Introduce new systems for expense management, travel, and procurement by Month 6.

• Generate insightful financial dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that facilitate improved decision-making.

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Operations to synchronize growth, cash flow, and inventory management.

• Assess technology solutions (ERP, reporting tools) that prepare the organization for expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA or CPA is highly preferred).

• More than 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Experience in implementing scalable systems and automation within expanding organizations.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, compliance, and tax regulations.

• Proficiency with tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, or advanced Excel/Google Sheets.

• Exceptional analytical and communication abilities; capable of simplifying complex information.

• Experience in e-commerce or multi-channel retail is preferred.

• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence decisions at the executive level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first environment with flexible working hours.

• Direct collaboration with the CEO and the leadership team.

• Autonomy and trust in how you organize your work.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for learning and support for leadership development.

• Access to Hadley Designs products for your family.

• A decade of stability and growth as a family-founded, purpose-driven brand.