A privately-held medical devices SME based in Pretoria, South Africa, is recruiting.
The company supplies high quality, affordable surgicals, consumables and medicines for the ophthalmology market. Its product portfolio incorporates imported as well as locally manufactured brands.
The company, part of a larger group of companies that operate in the healthcare sector, is embarking on a growth strategy through expansion of its existing business and the addition of new business. The intended growth path will yield exciting career growth opportunities for employees.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position will be responsible for the Finance and Information Technology (IT) functions of the company. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced CFO to make an impact in the medical devices industry.
Key Performance Areas:·Financial Management: Responsible for the finance and reporting functions of the company. Establish the financial strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures in support of the overall strategic plan. Responsible for all financial strategy, including budgeting and forecasting, cash flow planning and the use of forward looking models to inform business planning and strategy.
·Quality Management: For treasury, finance and IT, ensure proper controls and systems are in place and maintained in line with industry/audit best practice. In particular, take into account the requirements of ISO 13485.
·Business Growth: Investigate prospects for revenue growth and enhanced profitability through the analysis of product, industry and market trends, and via optimisation of the business.
· Information Technology: Ensure the Implementation of efficient IT systems to support the company's processes from a sustainability perspective.
·Human Resource Management: Manage own staff in line with HR Policies, and assist CEO with staff recruitment, retention and terminations as appropriate.
Requirements:·B.Com (Accounting) (Hons) degree, having completed articles. Membership of a professional accounting body.
·An MBA will be an advantage.
·5 years' senior executive management experience will be an advantage.
·Preference will be given to those with experience in the medical device manufacturing/distribution industry and/or a technology start-up.
·Extremely well-organised with exceptional planning ability.
·Cross-functional experience, hands-on approach a strong ability to multi-task.
·Excellent negotiation and issue resolution skills.
·Excellent written and oral communication skills.
·Energetic, driven, tactical, collaborative and adaptable.
·Proven success in business development and leadership.