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GM: Finance Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: GM: Finance
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GM: Finance
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFC024173/Sav
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Step into a high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced, multinational automotive environment where finance drives strategy, performance, and innovation.
POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
A leading player within a global automotive distribution network is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute General Manager: Finance to join their executive leadership team. This business operates within a complex, high-volume vehicle import and distribution environment, partnering closely with international stakeholders to drive operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for full financial oversight, risk management, governance, and performance optimisation across the business, reporting directly to the Finance Director and CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function, including a team of 9 and full month-end processes
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and board-level financial packs
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, FX exposure, and core finance operations
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, audit support, and regulatory compliance
- Deliver financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
- Drive governance, risk management, and continuous team development
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-articles experience with strong financial management and leadership exposure
- Proven experience managing finance teams and driving end-to-end financial operations
- Strong background in commercial finance, cash flow management, and currency/FX exposure
- Experience within automotive, manufacturing, or complex distribution environments will be highly advantageous
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills with strong analytical and reporting capability
- Ability to operate at executive level with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Savannah van der Colff
Executive Recruitment Consultant
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