The Company:

This Client is a Private, Large, Profitable, Dynamic and Proudly South African Automotive Parts Distribution Group with a R1 Billion+ Turnover, a Sub-Saharan African reach, and 13 Branches across South Africa supported by a Major Warehouse and Distribution Hub in Germiston.

This Business continues to expand at a fast-pace and is constantly evolving.

It is an Innovative, Operational Hub where each Senior Manager has a reach across the entire Business!

The Role: Head of Finance:

You will own the Full Finance Function and lead a Multi-Disciplinary Team of 30 Staff Members which includes:

• Finance Managers
• Financial Controllers
• Branch Accountants
• Finance Shared Services Team
• IT and Data Analytics Team

You will be part of a Quick-Thinking, Strategic Executive Team, who will expect you to bring Operational Rigour, Commercial Insight, and Hands-on Leadership to the table.

This is a role for a “Doer” – someone who leads from the front, drives high standards, and ensures the numbers lead to decisive, well thought-out deliverables, which add to the Business growth and profitability.

What you must bring:

• CA (SA)
• SOLID CFO or Head of Finance experience in an SME of a similar size
• Proven experience in a Distribution, Imports, FMCG, or Automotive Parts Environment
• A strong Operational grasp, comfortable being “hands on”
• Exceptional Management and Leadership capability for both the Large Commercial and Finance Teams
• High accountability and delivery focus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing, Entrepreneurial Environment
• Zero tolerance for inefficiency, excuses, or missed deadlines, by implementing Processes and Procedures that minimise Risk and add Tangible Value to the Business
• A Solution-driven Mindset and the ability to operate at a fast-pace that will add Strategic Value  

You’ll succeed if you are:

• Highly accountable
• Hands-on and operational
• Commercially sharp
• Systems and process driven
• Flexible and entrepreneurial
• Not fazed by speed, change or pressure

If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, build, improve and lead, this is it!

Apply now to join a powerful Team, driving real growth across South Africa and beyond.