CA(SA) Finance Transformation Lead — Projects

Network Finance; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Durban seeks a commercially minded CA(SA) to lead high-impact finance projects, drive transformation, and strengthen governance. You will partner with senior leaders across multiple entities to deliver strategic value and measurable improvements.

Your background in financial management and project delivery will enable you to optimise processes, automate where possible, and guide cross-functional teams through complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) is essential.
• Relevant Finance or Accounting Degree.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Financial Management.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project-focused finance, business transformation, financial controls, process improvement, or similar environment.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving process optimisation, system improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic finance projects across multiple business units.
• Drive the implementation of finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Monitor project outcomes and ensure successful delivery against business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, financial reporting, and governance frameworks.
• Evaluate existing finance processes and develop initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive standardisation and automation projects across the finance function.
• Perform root-cause analysis on operational and financial challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support system enhancements and process optimisation initiatives to improve overall business performance.
• Strengthen financial controls and support the implementation of best-practice governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of financial information and reporting frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and facilitate the implementation of recommendations.
• Review financial information and reporting outputs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with annual financial statements, financial reviews, and related reporting requirements.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Monitor business performance and assist with strategic planning initiatives.
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to deliver key business projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align finance initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members involved in project delivery.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CA(SA)

Finance degree

Job description

Network Finance in Durban seeks a commercially minded CA(SA) to lead high-impact finance projects, drive transformation, and strengthen governance. You will partner with senior leaders across multiple entities to deliver strategic value and measurable improvements.

Your background in financial management and project delivery will enable you to optimise processes, automate where possible, and guide cross-functional teams through complex initiatives.