Head of Finance

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

📋 Description

• Directly oversee, guide, and instill accountability within a 3-member finance team.

• Ensure the team meets daily deadlines for payment processing, cash allocation, and internal inquiries with a commitment to zero errors.

• Take complete responsibility for monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) across all group entities.

• Go beyond basic reporting to provide in-depth ratio analyses and marketing financial reporting (ROAS, CAC, LTV, and funnel performance).

• Maintain rigorous, proactive oversight of working capital and take charge of daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting.

• Supervise and guarantee full compliance with all UK statutory obligations, including HMRC filings, VAT returns, and Companies House requirements.

• Collaborate with leadership to continuously enhance financial workflows by leveraging automation, systems (Xero, Asana, Slack), and AI tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in a senior finance position (Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Head of Finance).

• A proven history of managing and developing a team.

• You MUST possess demonstrated experience managing finance functions across multiple companies/divisions simultaneously, preferably within a business generating £10M+ in turnover.

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent, with robust technical accounting expertise (accrual accounting, intercompany alignments, and group consolidations).

• A self-starter who provides solutions, challenges commercial assumptions, and consistently seeks ways to enhance profitability and cost efficiency.

• Highly skilled with contemporary accounting systems (Xero preferred), project management tools (Asana), and a genuine interest in implementing automation and AI to expedite reporting.

• Fluent and highly professional English communication skills to confidently partner with UK directors and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• A high-impact leadership position working directly with entrepreneurial UK directors.

• The security of a full-time, permanent role with 8-hour workdays.

• Experience in a vibrant, rapidly growing international property investment sector.

• A progressive corporate culture that promotes personal growth, ownership, and enduring professional relationships.