CFO Designate: Lead Finance for Major Development Projects

Intrepid HR; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid HR is seeking a commercially minded Senior Financial Manager for a well‑funded development organisation delivering large‑scale property and infrastructure projects in South Africa. This CFO designate role is hands‑on and focuses on building and leading the finance function to support a growing portfolio of capital‑intensive developments.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will establish accounting systems, implement project cost tracking, manage budgets, forecast cash flows and engage

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or finance degree with substantial financial management experience.
• Direct experience in property development, infrastructure development or construction.
• Practical project accounting experience.
• Ownership of cash-flow forecasting and funding requirements.
• Experience establishing or improving a finance function.
• End-to-end financial reporting capability.
• Experience preparing financial information for shareholders or lenders.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish the finance function, including accounting systems, controls and reporting.
• Select and implement technology for accounting, project cost tracking and reporting.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, and cash-flow forecasts across developments.
• Identify funding needs and support financing discussions with banks and capital providers.
• Evaluate project feasibility and provide financial analysis for investments and negotiations.
• Produce management accounts and reporting for leadership, shareholders and investors.
• Oversee year-end financial statements, audits, and statutory compliance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial modelling

Excel

Budgeting & cash flow

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA(SA)/CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Project cost tracking tools

Job description

Intrepid HR is seeking a commercially minded Senior Financial Manager for a well‑funded development organisation delivering large‑scale property and infrastructure projects in South Africa. This CFO designate role is hands‑on and focuses on building and leading the finance function to support a growing portfolio of capital‑intensive developments.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will establish accounting systems, implement project cost tracking, manage budgets, forecast cash flows and engage