Chief Finance Officer - Sme Fintech

Outsourced Cfo; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will oversee all financial aspects, develop financial strategies, manage risks, and lead a transformation within the finance team. This is a full-time role based in Sandton offering senior-level responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CFO role or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to analyze financial data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Board.
• Develop comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead risk management frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Drive transformational change within the finance team.
• Drive transformational change within the finance department.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Financial strategy development

Risk management

Team leadership

Transformational change management

Job description

Overview

Our client, a scale-up SME, is seeking a CFO to report directly to the CEO and step into a critical leadership role. You will oversee all financial aspects of the business, providing strategic guidance, ensuring stability and compliance, and delivering data-driven insights to support both immediate priorities and long-term growth. You will also play a key role in risk management and contribute to the company’s ongoing transformation and innovation efforts.

This is a full-time position, based in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Insight-Driven Leadership: Utilize data-driven insights to make informed financial decisions and provide actionable recommendations to the CEO and the Board. Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and proactively address financial challenges and opportunities.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the companyʼs mission and objectives. Collaborate with the executive team to set financial goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with the company's vision.
• Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Value: Manage short-term financial requirements while strategically planning for long-term financial sustainability and growth. Implement financial strategies that balance immediate needs with long-term value creation.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Set the risk appetite for the business and establish risk management frameworks. Monitor and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Transformation and Innovation: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive transformational change within the finance department and contribute to the company's overall digital transformation journey.
• Payments and Financial Operations: Financial Strategy for Payments: Develop and implement financial strategies specific to the payments industry. Optimize transaction processing costs, manage interchange fees, and explore new revenue streams within the