Head of Finance (Remote)
Somewhere · Afrique du Sud
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a strategic Head of Finance to lead financial control and profit optimization for a fast‑growing, 60‑person organization with $15M annual revenue. This remote position reports directly to the CEO and will own the full accounting cycle while driving efficiency and revenue growth.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and streamline the monthly close process to deliver accurate financial statements on time.
- Manage a Bookkeeper and oversee all accounting functions including AP, AR, and payroll.
- Maintain legacy reporting in Salesforce, ensure data accuracy, and support system migration.
- Control company spend via Ramp, enforce policy compliance, and identify expenditure trends.
- Analyze P&L for cost‑saving opportunities and challenge assumptions across teams.
- Optimize pricing models and recommend adjustments to improve revenue.
- Partner with the CEO to build robust budgeting and forecasting models in Google Sheets.
Required profile
- Hands‑on leader comfortable managing a Bookkeeper and diving into complex spreadsheets.
- ROI‑focused mindset that treats finance as a profit driver, not a cost center.
- Clear communicator with strong research orientation to investigate variances and propose solutions.
Required skills
- Advanced financial modeling.
- Expert‑level Google Sheets (complex formulas, data visualization, dynamic reporting).
- Experience integrating and reporting data from Salesforce.
- Detail‑oriented with a proven ability to spot discrepancies.
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