Head of Finance and Planning (JB5715)
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Head of Finance and Planning (JB5715)
Location: Johannesburg North Gauteng
Salary: R1.5 - 1.8m per annum CTC
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Eco-tourism & Conservation Hospitality
Travel: 25% spent on conservation site
A leading conservation and hospitality organisation is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance and Planning to join its executive leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven business that combines world-class hospitality commercial innovation and long-term conservation impact. The role extends well beyond traditional finance it is both strategic and operational guiding the commercial direction shaping financial sustainability and identifying new income opportunities across diverse revenue streams.
Working closely with the General Manager you will act as a trusted business partner and key commercial driver overseeing financial planning performance management business modelling and transformation. Youll play a pivotal role in modernising systems optimising profitability and unlocking new commercial avenues while ensuring that the organisations values and sustainability commitments remain at the forefront.
Minimum Requirements:
A CA(SA) qualification is highly preferred. Alternatively candidates with a Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business along with a postgraduate qualification or an MBA are advantageous. Senior-level financial management experience within the hospitality reserve or luxury tourism sector will also be considered. Must demonstrate a strong commercial mindset with proven ability to act as a strategic business partner developing business cases driving profitability and identifying new revenue opportunities.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance leadership experience ideally in hospitality reserves or luxury resort operations.
Proven experience as a strategic business partner to senior management.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving profitability and growth.
Hands-on knowledge of hospitality financial systems (e.g. Opera Micros Sun Systems).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
Skilled communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
Experience in financial modernisation and systems implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Strategy
Lead all financial planning budgeting and forecasting processes.
Oversee accounting operations cash flow management and compliance.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to enhance profitability.
Maintain robust internal controls and manage financial risk.
Develop KPIs and metrics to track financial and operational performance.
Commercial Strategy & Business Growth
Drive the commercial strategy in partnership with the General Manager.
Identify evaluate and structure new revenue and funding opportunities.
Provide financial modelling and insight into pricing investment and expansion projects.
Support innovation across hospitality conservation and donor-funded initiatives.
Strengthen partnerships and optimise vendor procurement and supply chain efficiency.
Operational Leadership
Collaborate with operational heads across hospitality conservation and security.
Lead or support operational initiatives such as systems implementation workflow improvement or sustainability programs.
Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
Champion process improvement and digital transformation.
Stakeholder & Ownership Relations
Prepare and present detailed financial reports to ownership and key stakeholders.
Manage budgets forecasts and investment returns.
If you are a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Johannesburg North Gauteng
Salary: R1.5 - 1.8m per annum CTC
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Eco-tourism & Conservation Hospitality
Travel: 25% spent on conservation site
A leading conservation and hospitality organisation is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance and Planning to join its executive leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven business that combines world-class hospitality commercial innovation and long-term conservation impact. The role extends well beyond traditional finance it is both strategic and operational guiding the commercial direction shaping financial sustainability and identifying new income opportunities across diverse revenue streams.
Working closely with the General Manager you will act as a trusted business partner and key commercial driver overseeing financial planning performance management business modelling and transformation. Youll play a pivotal role in modernising systems optimising profitability and unlocking new commercial avenues while ensuring that the organisations values and sustainability commitments remain at the forefront.
Minimum Requirements:
A CA(SA) qualification is highly preferred. Alternatively candidates with a Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business along with a postgraduate qualification or an MBA are advantageous. Senior-level financial management experience within the hospitality reserve or luxury tourism sector will also be considered. Must demonstrate a strong commercial mindset with proven ability to act as a strategic business partner developing business cases driving profitability and identifying new revenue opportunities.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance leadership experience ideally in hospitality reserves or luxury resort operations.
Proven experience as a strategic business partner to senior management.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving profitability and growth.
Hands-on knowledge of hospitality financial systems (e.g. Opera Micros Sun Systems).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
Skilled communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
Experience in financial modernisation and systems implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Strategy
Lead all financial planning budgeting and forecasting processes.
Oversee accounting operations cash flow management and compliance.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to enhance profitability.
Maintain robust internal controls and manage financial risk.
Develop KPIs and metrics to track financial and operational performance.
Commercial Strategy & Business Growth
Drive the commercial strategy in partnership with the General Manager.
Identify evaluate and structure new revenue and funding opportunities.
Provide financial modelling and insight into pricing investment and expansion projects.
Support innovation across hospitality conservation and donor-funded initiatives.
Strengthen partnerships and optimise vendor procurement and supply chain efficiency.
Operational Leadership
Collaborate with operational heads across hospitality conservation and security.
Lead or support operational initiatives such as systems implementation workflow improvement or sustainability programs.
Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
Champion process improvement and digital transformation.
Stakeholder & Ownership Relations
Prepare and present detailed financial reports to ownership and key stakeholders.
Manage budgets forecasts and investment returns.
If you are a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
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