Chief Financial Officer

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African manufacturing group is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and oversee operations within a multi-entity environment. The role involves leading a finance team, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements, catering to someone skilled in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or relevant financial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Experience in managing finance teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across several entities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and management reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk frameworks.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Compliance knowledge (IFRS)

Strong communication

Education

Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A proudly South African manufacturing group with a 20-year legacy of quality craftsmanship and growth is looking for a hands-on, people-centered Chief Financial Officer to join their executive leadership team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in steering financial strategy, strengthening controls, and developing a capable finance team within a privately owned, multi-entity business that’s evolving into its next phase of expansion and cultural transformation.

The Opportunity

As CFO, you’ll partner closely with the CEO, COO, and EXCO to lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, and governance. You’ll provide strategic direction while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day operations, bringing insight, rigor, and strong people leadership to a finance function of around ten staff. This is a broad and influential role suited to someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced manufacturing environment and values long-term stability, team development, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across several entities, driving accuracy, transparency, and accountability
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and management reporting to support sound business decisions
• Strengthen internal controls, systems, and risk frameworks across manufacturing and distribution operations
• Partner with EXCO and operational teams to interpret financial data and drive performance improvement
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and statutory audit requirements
• Oversee stock management, costing, and margin analysis within a high-volume production environment
• Mentor, guide, and develop the finance team — fostering a culture of ownership, trust, and collaboration
• Support business change initiatives including ERP optimisation