CFO

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the insurance sector is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to contribute to business strategy and provide financial leadership. The role requires a Qualified Actuary with senior leadership experience in the insurance industry. You will oversee financial strategy, compliance, and risk management while liaising with the Executive team and the Board. This position plays a critical role in driving sustainable growth and financial integrity within the organization, navigating a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Actuary status and a finance-related degree.
• Senior financial leadership experience ideally in insurance.
• Strong understanding of finance, risk, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall business strategy as a key member of the Executive team.
• Provide financial forecasting and strategic insight.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Qualified Actuary status

Senior financial leadership experience

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability

Education

Finance-related degree

Job description

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Permanent

A strategic leadership role with real influence at the Executive and Board level. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy within a complex, regulated environment.

The Chief Financial Officer will provide end-to-end leadership of the finance function, partnering closely with the Executive team to support sustainable growth, strong governance, and long‑term value creation. This is a senior, standalone role with full accountability for financial strategy, performance, and integrity across the organisation.

The role requires a commercially astute finance leader who can balance strategic insight with operational rigour. You will guide decision‑making through robust financial analysis, oversee compliance and risk, and translate complex actuarial and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

The client is a well‑established organisation operating within the insurance sector, known for its strong governance framework and focus on long‑term sustainability. The business is navigating growth and complexity within a highly regulated environment and requires a CFO who can operate confidently at both the Executive and Board level.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the overall business strategy as a key member of the Executive team

• Provide financial forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic insight to support growth initiatives

• Advise the Board and Executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements

• Oversee financial risk management, internal controls, and audit processes

• Provide financial oversight of actuarial models, pricing, and reserving

• Partner with actuarial and underwriting teams to support profitability and sustainability

• Engage with auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders as required

What You Bring

• Qualified Actuary status

• A finance‑related degree

• Senior financial leadership experience, ideally within the insurance industry

• Strong understanding of insurance finance, risk, and regulatory environments

• Proven experience operating at the Executive and Board level

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset

• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability

• High levels of integrity, judgement, and professional credibility

What Success Looks Like

• Clear financial insight that supports confident Executive and Board decision‑making

• Strong governance, compliance, and financial control across the organisation

• Effective translation of actuarial and financial complexity into business value

• A finance function that enables sustainable growth and long‑term performance