About us

Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data, irrespective of source, and delivers actionable insights to help companies save lives, time, and money. Powerfleet’s ethos transcends our data ecosystem and commitment to innovation; our people-centric approach empowers our customers to realize impactful and sustained business improvement. We serve over 2.6 million subscribers across more than 48,000 customers in 120 countries, with commercial operations in every major continent.

About the Role

Powerfleet is a publicly traded company with approximately $400M in revenue that is evolving from a traditional telematics model (hardware with attached services) into a high-growth enterprise SaaS business. Following a recent merger of equals, the organization is entering a critical phase of operational and financial transformation.

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical leadership role within the global finance organization, supporting the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, this role will help drive the operational execution of the company’s FP&A strategy while providing financial insights that support informed decision-making across the business.

The Director will partner closely with senior leaders across the organization to strengthen forecasting accuracy, enhance financial reporting, and build scalable planning processes that support Powerfleet’s continued growth as a public SaaS-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A Leadership and Team Development

• Support the VP of FP&A in strengthening and scaling the global FP&A function.

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team based in South Africa with a global remit.

• Establish strong financial planning processes, tools, and frameworks to support organizational growth.

Financial Forecasting and Planning

• Lead the development and maintenance of the company’s financial forecasts, including short-term and long-range planning models.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure forecasts reflect operational performance and strategic priorities.

• Develop financial models to evaluate business initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities.

Budgeting and Financial Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with business leaders and the VP of FP&A.

• Oversee monthly budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.

• Provide recommendations and updates to quarterly and annual forecasts based on financial performance.

Reporting and Public Company Support

• Support the quarterly reporting cycle by providing financial analysis and insights required for executive and board-level reporting.

• Partner with Accounting on key financial analyses, including goodwill impairment models and purchase price allocations related to mergers and acquisitions.

• Ensure financial reporting processes remain accurate, transparent, and aligned with public company standards.

Financial Reporting and Process Improvement

• Build and maintain a repeatable and efficient financial reporting cycle.

• Deliver clear and actionable financial reporting to executive leadership.

• Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and analytical capabilities.

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with business leaders and executive stakeholders to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decisions.

• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.

• Support strategic initiatives, including the company’s transition toward a SaaS-focused operating model.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Registered Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

• 10+ years of experience (post articles) in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related financial leadership roles.

• Experience supporting or operating within high-growth technology or SaaS-driven organizations preferred.

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing global or distributed finance teams.

• Experience supporting financial planning processes in complex, multi-entity or publicly traded organizations is preferred.

• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments and provide clarity during periods of change.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

• Experience with financial planning systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.

Powerfleet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the rich diversity of South Africa. We are committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and actively seek to empower suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. We believe that inclusion and diversity are key to innovation, growth, and shared success.