NXTDRV EV (PTY) LTDVACANCY: FINANCE DIRECTOR / FINANCE MANAGER
Location: Gauteng, South Africa Department: Finance & Corporate Strategy Employment Type: Full-Time (Planned Appointment) Position Level: Senior Management / Executive Reports To: Managing Director / Board of Directors Industry: Automotive Manufacturing | Electric Vehicles | Industrial Development
About NXTDRV EV
NXTDRV EV (PTY) LTD is a South African electric mobility company developing an electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly programme focused on accessible, innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.
Our long-term vision is to establish competitive EV manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, create employment opportunities, strengthen local automotive supply chains and develop vehicles for domestic and regional African markets.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director / Finance Manager to lead financial planning, corporate finance, financial governance and funding-related activities as the company advances its manufacturing development programme.
Position Overview
The Finance Director / Finance Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's financial systems, funding strategy, budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and financial risk management.
The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting project financing, manufacturing capital expenditure planning, cost control and long-term financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and implement the company's financial strategy.
- Provide financial guidance to the Managing Director and executive leadership.
- Establish financial policies, controls and reporting structures.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and financial risks.
- Support long-term business planning and corporate growth.
2. Project Finance and Funding Management
- Coordinate funding applications and financial due diligence.
- Support engagement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), banks and potential investors.
- Prepare financial forecasts, funding schedules and investment analyses.
- Monitor compliance with financing agreements and reporting requirements.
- Support the financial evaluation of factory acquisition, machinery procurement and infrastructure investment.
3. Financial Planning and Analysis
- Develop and maintain annual budgets and five-year financial projections.
- Manage cash flow forecasts, working capital and liquidity planning.
- Analyse revenue, profitability, operating costs and capital expenditure.
- Prepare financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses.
- Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
4. Manufacturing Cost and Profitability Management
- Develop vehicle manufacturing cost structures.
- Monitor component, battery, labour, logistics and production costs.
- Analyse product margins, break-even points and production economics.
- Support vehicle pricing strategies and commercial profitability.
- Establish inventory valuation and manufacturing cost-control procedures.
5. Accounting, Tax and Compliance
- Oversee financial accounting and management reporting.
- Coordinate annual financial statements and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable South African tax and company legislation.
- Manage financial governance, procurement controls and internal audit processes.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, legal advisers and financial institutions.
6. Financial Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare financial reports for management, directors and funding institutions.
- Present financial performance, forecasts and risks.
- Support negotiations with suppliers, investors and financing partners.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience, preferably including management responsibility.
- Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills.
- Knowledge of South African accounting, taxation and corporate compliance requirements.
- Experience managing financial reporting, cash flow and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, leadership and communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification.
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, industrial development or capital-intensive projects.
- Project finance, development finance or investment funding experience.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing costing.
- Experience supporting major CAPEX programmes and lender due diligence.
Key Competencies
- Financial leadership and commercial judgement
- Strategic planning and financial risk management
- Integrity and professional accountability
- Cost optimisation and profitability analysis
- Negotiation and stakeholder management
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a developing business environment
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit:
- Updated professional CV
- Relevant qualifications and professional registrations, where applicable
- Brief cover letter explaining relevant experience
- Contactable professional references
Send applications to: nextdriveevcareer@outlook.com
Email subject: Application – Finance Director / Finance Manager
NXTDRV EV (PTY) LTD
Driving Innovation. Building Capability. Powering the Future.
Recruitment relates to the company's planned development and operational expansion. Appointment timing will depend on business and project requirements.
Pay: From R720 000,00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clayville, Gauteng: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Education:
- Diploma (Required)
Experience:
- Professional finance or accounting: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
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