Cfo (Ee)

Smith Garb And Associates Cc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Pretoria is seeking a well-experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership. The role requires a CA(SA) with over 10 years in senior financial management, particularly in managing complex, contract-driven environments. Key responsibilities include leading finance functions, developing financial strategies, and ensuring compliance. This position offers an opportunity to shape organizational strategy and drive impactful transformation in the private security sector.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Senior Financial Management.
• Proven experience managing multi-branch operations.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and BBBEE financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function with accuracy and control.
• Develop a financial strategy focused on profitability and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory requirements.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Start in January

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.