CFO Head of Finance

Network1; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation is seeking a CFO / Head of Finance to join their leadership team in Cape Town. This hands-on role requires a CA(SA) qualification and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, with a preference for candidates from the retail or FMCG sectors. Responsibilities include managing the full financial function, strategic financial leadership, and ensuring compliance and governance. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals looking to grow within an established company.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience at Financial Manager level.
• Industry exposure to retail or FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function with hands-on involvement.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and decision support.
• Conduct financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support operational and executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and financial controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership capability

Hands-on financial function

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Overview

A well-established organisation within the retail sector with exposure to FMCG and similar environments is seeking a CFO / Head of Finance to join their leadership team in Richwood Cape Town. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who combines strategic thinking with full financial function execution.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification
• 5 years post-qualification experience
• Minimum 2 years experience at a Financial Manager level
• Industry exposure to retail (preferred) FMCG or similar sectors
• Strong strategic leadership capability
• Proven hands-on full financial function experience

Key Responsibilities

• Full financial function with hands-on involvement
• Strategic financial leadership and decision support
• Financial reporting and performance analysis
• Budgeting forecasting and cash flow management
• Supporting operational and executive leadership
• Ensuring compliance governance and financial controls

Apply Now

- If you are an experienced CFO / Head of Finance looking to grow within a reputable organisation apply directly today.

- If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.

- For more information contact: Joy Bhembe, Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Required Experience: Chief

Location

Richwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa