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Alistair James Company Ltd Finance Business Partner in Sandton, South Africa
Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services:
Freight Forwarding
Clearance & Forwarding
Energy Industry Support Services
Equipment Rental
Commodity Trading
Integrated Solutions
Warehousing
Ocean Freight
Industries:
Mining
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Construction
Explosives
Renewables
Mission
To make Africa work better
Company Values
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety
Key Possibilities
Strategic Planning & Decision Support
Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making across various business units
Partner with leadership to evaluate business opportunities and initiatives
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process for service lines
Prepare and maintain regular forecasts and financial projections
Collaborate with department heads to align budgets with operational goals
Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring
Analyse financial results, identifying trends, risks, and variances
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics
Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational performance
Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between finance and departments such as Sales, Operations, and HR
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Influence and support decision-making across the organisation
Cost Management & Efficiency
Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives
Monitor expenditure and ensure optimal allocation of resources
Support ongoing cost control and efficiency improvement efforts
Risk Management & Governance
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Reporting & Communication
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations
Present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Driving Business Improvement
Challenge existing processes and recommend improvements
Support business transformation and change initiatives
Leverage data to drive profitability and sustainable growth
Requirements
Relevant undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Professional qualification (e.g. CIMA / CA) highly advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
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