Sporty Group is hiring a
Finance Director

Summary

The Finance Director at Sporty will be responsible for supporting the company's growth and international expansion by managing the financial operations of the Southern Africa region, developing strategic business decisions, and advising on investment activities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, 10 years of relevant experience, proficiency in financial management software, and expertise in data analysis, forecasting methods, corporate financial law, and risk management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• +10 years’ relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge in financial and management accounting
• Expert knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• In-depth expertise of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Proficiency in financial management software
• Budget planning, forecasting and optimisation
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively cross-functionally

Responsibilities

• Act as a Strategy Consultant to the business integrating finance into the decision-making process
• Act as a finance controller and streamline our financial processes
• Create accurate budgets for the business, including evaluating long-term and short-term needs
• Drive mid and long-term growth plans and acquire resources needed to make them happen
• Play an integral role in developing all the planning cycles like strategic planning, annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, etc
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies for the company’s success
• Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
• Identify trends and generate detailed financial and operational projections in order to develop reliable estimates of sales margin, and SGA costs
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-effective opportunities to manage the company’s day to day operations
• Oversee operations of the Finance department and design a framework to achieve goals and objectives
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained