CFO (EE)

Smith Garb & Associates; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Centurion is seeking a well-experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership. This role involves ensuring financial integrity, managing complex operations, and driving profitability. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in senior financial management, particularly in the services industry, and holds a CA(SA) qualification. This opportunity offers a chance to influence transformation and shape strategy within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior financial management.
• Experience in services or contract-driven environment.
• Proven track record in driving growth and managing complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full financial function and ensure strategic alignment.
• Provide financial insight for growth and investment decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Skills

Financial leadership

Tax compliance

Strategic financial management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY :

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.

POSITION INFO :

A 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 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.