Job Description

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in optimising liquidity, improving cash flow efficiency, and effectively managing working capital components. The ideal candidate will possess a strong finance background, strategic insight, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to work seamlessly with teams across various regions and disciplines at all levels.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee cash collections management.
• Lead initiatives to optimise working capital.
• Manage cash payment processes.
• Handle credit risk management.
• Identify and assess foreign exchange processes and exposures arising from international transactions, investments, and funding.
• Collaborate closely with global finance, accounting, legal, tax, sales, operations, and procurement teams to align working capital management with business objectives and drive cross-functional process enhancements.
• Analyse new and existing investments to ensure effective allocation of working capital and funds.
• Establish and lead a network of Working Capital team members across the group, ensuring working capital remains a priority for all businesses.
• Provide training and development support to the team.

REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications & Work Experience

• CIMA or CA(SA) qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial principles, cash flow forecasting techniques, and working capital management.
• Proven experience in working capital management within treasury, finance, or related roles, preferably in a group of companies within supply chain, consumer goods, or investment sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective relationships.
• Outstanding management and communication skills.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for enhancing financial efficiency and collaborating across diverse teams, this role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative organisation!

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