CFO (EE)

Smith Garb and Associates CC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership and manage operations across multiple divisions. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and over 10 years in senior financial management, ideally within the services industry, along with a strong track record in driving growth and managing complex operations. This role offers a chance to shape the company's financial strategy and drive measurable impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape strategy

Influence transformation

Drive measurable impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Senior Financial Management.
• Proven experience in managing multi-branch, high volume operations.
• Experience in a services-based or contract-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function ensuring accuracy and control.
• Provide financial insight to support growth and commercial decisions.
• Develop a forward-looking financial strategy focused on profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and modelling across business units.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through enhanced systems and controls.
• Partner with executives for data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Tax compliance and BBBEE financial reporting

Managing complex operations

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Analytical and operational acumen

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Start in January 2026! Superb opportunity for a well-experienced CFO (EE) to join a large Services Company in Pretoria. Be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of the organisation. The CFO will play a critical role in leading the business, creating a growth, enabling commercial posture, managing cost efficiencies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, supporting large-scale contracts and driving profitability and efficiency across a diverse set of operations which consists of 3 Divisions within the Group.

A CA(SA) is essential for the role, with a minimum of 10 years' experience in Senior Financial Management, preferably within the Security, Facilities Management or Services Industry .

Proven experience managing multi-branch, high volume operations with large payroll and contract portfolios. Strong understanding of tax compliance and BBBEE financial reporting essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function, ensuring accuracy, control, and strategic alignment.
• Provide financial insight to support growth, investment, and commercial decisions.
• Develop a forward-looking financial strategy focused on profitability and sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and modelling across all business units.
• Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and statutory requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through enhanced systems, processes, and controls.
• Partner with executives to enable informed, data-driven decision-making.

Key Requirements

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification essential.
• 10+ years’ senior financial leadership experience, ideally in a services-based or contract-driven environment.
• Proven track record in driving growth, managing complex operations, and supporting large-scale contracts.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and operational acumen.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

An opportunity to shape strategy, influence transformation, and drive measurable impact across a leading organisation in the private security industry.

If you’re a strategic, commercially minded CFO who thrives in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.