Join our mission at R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
Join a revolution, not just a company. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who can partner with senior leadership, strengthen financial control and help shape the next stage of growth.
This role is based in South Africa and supports a UK business remotely. You’ll lead the finance function, provide commercial insight and play a key role in planning, performance and decision-making.
If you’re equally comfortable in the detail and at leadership level, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your role in the Revolution
- Lead the finance function remotely and act as a strategic finance partner to the leadership team.
- Prepare, review and present monthly management accounts, board packs and financial commentary.
- Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management and visibility of short-term and longer-term funding requirements.
- Lead annual budgeting, reforecasting and wider financial planning processes.
- Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making, growth planning and scenario analysis.
- Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to support commercial and operational decisions.
- Oversee the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and month-end processes.
- Strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes and support the development of scalable systems.
- Manage and develop the finance team remotely, setting priorities and ensuring accountability.
- Work with external accountants, auditors, banks, lenders and advisers as required.
- Support strategic activity such as pricing decisions, investment planning, business change and growth initiatives.
- Ensure compliance across core finance, tax and reporting obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance operations, reporting and use of technology across the business.
Expertise you bring
- Qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA(SA) or equivalent.
- Significant senior finance leadership experience at Finance Director, Head of Finance, Financial Controller or similar level.
- Strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
- Experience working within SMEs, growing businesses or owner-managed environments would be highly valuable.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into practical business decisions.
- Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and contributing at leadership or board level.
- Experience managing finance teams and improving finance processes and systems.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a hands-on approach where required.
- Able to operate independently and effectively within a remote working model.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across a distributed team and wider stakeholder group.
Your skills for success
- Strategic thinker with strong operational grip.
- Highly credible with leadership teams and external stakeholders.
- Able to turn data into action and insight into decisions.
- Calm, commercially astute and delivery-focused.
- Comfortable leading change and building scalable finance capability.
What you’ll get
The essentials
- Salary: R 1 270 000 – R 1 525 000 pa
- Performance-linked incentives
Perks you’ll enjoy
- Welcome Pack: Start your journey with us with a branded welcome kit.
- Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with a day off.
- Team Bonding and Celebrations: Enjoy events and shared moments that bring everyone closer together.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible ways of working that help you balance personal and professional life.
- AYO (Are You Ok): Our mental health programme supports your wellbeing through practical resources and support.
- PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning Programme): Get support from a colleague who will help guide you through your early days and set you up for success.
- I am NextGen – The Future of Accountancy: Access real opportunities to learn, grow and advance, including support for accounting qualifications and development in future-focused skills, including AI.
- Annual Performance Reviews: Your contribution is recognised through performance-based reviews and opportunities for progression.
- Culture Rhythm: Be part of a dynamic, collaborative culture built on respect, open communication, continuous learning and shared success.
- The Underdog Project: Take part in our charity initiatives supporting young adults and children.
Additional information
- Location: South Africa
- Working hours: 10:00 to 18:30 SA Time
- Annual leave: 20 days
- Public holidays: 12 public holidays across UK and SA
- Working model: Hybrid model
We can’t wait for you to join the Revolution
We aim to respond to every application. Due to application volumes, some responses may take a little longer, but we appreciate your patience.
See you on the other side!
Team R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
