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Job Title: Regional Head of FinanceLocation: Irene, South AfricaInternational Travel: Up to 30% Reports to: Managing Executive

Who we are

With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare— people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed.

Main Purpose

As a Regional Head of Finance, you are expected to define and manage the execution of the Finance and Operations strategies for PSI SBU SA and African Countries in line with global and local requirements, national and industry legislation and regulations and relevant SOPs.

Your Contribution

Financial Management:

• Define, develop and execute the Finance and Operations strategies and execution plan for the relevant financial period.
• Ensure business adherence and compliance to global and local corporate governance and operational and technical control requirements.
• Ensure that the quarterly and annual business planning process is executed effectively and accurately reflects the commercial requirements.
• Provide independence to ensure the assets are managed appropriately.
• Provide oversight and expertise in managing associated risks.
• Manage the P&L and other operational costs for the department and the business overall.
• Provide oversight to internal and external financial and management reporting.

Specific Responsibilities

Finance

• Lead the financial management and governance of the SA, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria SBU business.
• Establish strong working relationships to influence and shape the strategic and financial direction of the organization.
• Provide leadership of the finance function by establishing the vision and focus for the group.
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate and Divisional finance framework.
• Lead cross-business projects to improve operational efficiencies and increase value.

Customer Orientation

• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder engagement partnerships.
• Participate as an active member within the regional organization and Global and Local Finance team structures.
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders on best practice finance and operations policies.

Internal Processes & Improvements

• Ensure that PSI SBU Global and Local finance and operations directives are implemented according to business requirements.
• Continuously drive and ensure implementation of agreed improvements.

General

• Be an active member of the Leadership Team providing direction and challenge to the organization’s performance.
• Monitor progress against agreed service levels and take corrective actions as necessary.

Self Management

• Stay up to date with business, industry, and product knowledge regarding functional requirements.

People Management

• Lead team members through effective recruitment, induction, skills development, and performance coaching.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven finance and operations management track record at a senior management level.
• MS office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) at advanced level.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP for finance and operations.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Evidence of strong commercial business acumen.

What Are We Looking For?

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential: Honours Degree in Financial Accounting (NQF level 8) or Management Accounting plus SAICA articles plus Certified CA (SA) / CMA (SA).

Preferred: Masters in one of the above disciplines or MBA or related business management post-graduate degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: Min 10 years finance management AND operations management experience and 5+ years seniority in management.

Preferred: 10+ years’ experience with 7+ years in a senior capacity.

Experience in FMCG or Healthcare industry is essential.

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Business Orientation (industry, product, SOPs).
• PSI SBU business processes and principles.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Customer Orientation (customer relations skills)
• Creative Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Leadership
• Financial acumen

COMPETENCIES: SENIOR MANAGER LEVEL

• Strategic Agility
• Technical & Business Expertise
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.