Chief Financial Officer

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial efforts and drive the company's success. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of senior finance experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and expertise in cash and risk management. Responsibilities include overseeing the finance team and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in a senior finance role within a group environment.
• Strong background in group financial management.
• Proven financial expertise and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire the finance team.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead cash management and risk management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with laws and governance standards.
• Deliver timely forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial expertise

Leadership

Cash management

Risk management

Xero

CaseWare

Excel

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY :

Seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), based in Cape Town, southern suburbs.

Position info

POSITION INFO :

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer to drive our financial success and shape the future of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire our team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee cash management, and risk management.
• Control and evaluate fundraising strategies and capital structure.
• Ensure smooth cash flow and operational support.
• Deliver accurate and timely forecasting, reporting packs, and board updates.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and governance standards.
• Take charge of company secretarial matters and safeguard contractual agreements.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Education :
• Experience : Strong background in a group
• 5–10 years as a / Group Financial Manager / in a senior finance role in a group environment
• Skills : Xero, CaseWare, and Excel
• A dynamic leader with proven financial expertise, excellent stakeholder management, and the vision to guide our company’s financial growth