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David Hardcastle

@davidhardcastle

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Not a "general finance person who dabbles in IT." I design, fix, and govern the financial nervous system of businesses.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead finance systems transformation, deliver BI and ERP implementations, improve controls, and mentor teams in a collaborative, growth-oriented company.

I am a finance and data systems architect with deep experience designing, migrating and optimising ERP and BI solutions across multi-entity, multi-currency environments. I have led accounting system implementations, data warehouse and reporting projects, and delivered process automation and internal control frameworks for clients across Africa and the US.

As a practical problem-solver and business partner, I combine hands-on SQL, ETL and Power BI expertise with finance, audit and governance knowledge to produce reliable executive dashboards, improve operational efficiency and remediate system health issues. I have run my own consultancy and served as Financial & Systems Director, delivering measurable system stabilisation, reporting improvements and cross-border implementations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Managing Director

Current

C2G Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Oct 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)

Founded and led a business and data solutions practice delivering ERP design, data warehouse implementations, BI reporting, Excel automation and finance systems support for SMB and enterprise clients.

Business Analysis Data Warehousing Power BI SQL Server ERP Systems Architecture

Financial and Systems Director

RCP Ventures Africa

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Led design, implementation and maintenance of financial and IT systems for African operations across manufacturing, poultry and asset-holding companies, overseeing systems for multi-country operations.

Financial Systems Systems Architecture ERP Internal Controls IT Governance Project Management Data Integration

Systems and Compliance Manager

Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd

May 2003 - Sep 2010 (7 years 4 months)

Designed and maintained financial accounting systems and internal controls across international operations, led internal audits and fraud investigations, and supported board reporting and budgeting for a 10-country portfolio.

ERP Implementation Internal Controls Financial Reporting SQL Data Warehousing

Client Assistance / Forensic Specialist

KPMG Durban

Jan 2002 - May 2003 (1 year 4 months)

Provided client assistance to owner-managed businesses and supported forensic engagements and special business advisory projects within the KPMG Durban practice.