Chief Financial Officer

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a strategically minded Chief Financial Officer in Cape Town. This role emphasizes building scalable systems and supporting teams operationally, while also contributing to organizational strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, be a qualified CA(SA) or CGMA, and be skilled in financial planning and operational efficiency. Attractive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in non-profit environments is beneficial.
• Skilled in building systems and processes to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Support leadership teams with financial and operational tools.
• Develop and oversee systems that drive efficiency and accountability.
• Collaborate on new site rollouts and infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Operational efficiency

Education

Qualified CA(SA) or CGMA

Job description

A pioneering NPC with an impactful group structure is seeking a strategically minded, sustainability-focusedChief Financial Officerto lead their team inCape Town, Western Cape.This role goes beyond finance.

It focuses on building scalable systems, supporting teams operationally, and contributing to both strategy and hands-on execution.

Growth opportunities depend on the candidate's skills and impact.Key Responsibilities : Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring transparency and long-term sustainability.Support leadership teams with financial and operational tools, strengthening day-to-day effectiveness and confidence.Develop and oversee systems that drive efficiency, accountability, and measurable impact.Collaborate with the CEO and team on new site rollouts, infrastructure initiatives, and practical problem-solving.Test and refine approaches to scaling while safeguarding quality and affordability.Contribute to organisational strategy, with potential growth into broader COO responsibilities.Qualifications and Experience : Qualified CA(SA) or CGMA5 years of minimum experience working in a managerial / leadership roleExposure to non-profit environments is beneficialSkilled in building systems and processes to enhance efficiencySalary : R R CTC per annum, dependent on individual qualification and experience