Chief Financial Officer

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a Chief Financial Officer to spearhead financial strategies driving turnaround and growth. Responsibilities include advising senior management on capital allocation, budgeting, and ensuring compliance in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, expertise in financial management, and relevant qualifications, particularly CA(SA).

Qualifications

• 10 years of financial management experience.
• Proven experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Robust understanding of compliance and risk management in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Groups financial strategy to support turnaround and long-term growth.
• Advise CEO and Board on capital allocation and funding decisions.
• Oversee audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Risk management

Internal controls

Capital allocation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Treasury management

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

As the Chief Financial Officer, your duties include the following :

Drive the Groups financial strategy to support turnaround and long-term growth

Advise the CEO, Board, and Investment Committee on capital allocation and strategic funding decisions

Act as the commercial lead, focused on margin growth, capital efficiency, and sustainable operations

Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting across plant and Group levels

Ensure accurate, timely management accounts and statutory financials

Drive effective cash flow, working capital, and treasury management

Oversee audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting (CIPC, SARS, etc.)

Implement cost accounting frameworks to track production costs and margins

Align financial planning with operations, production, and sales goals

Analyse pricing, inventory, and input costs to drive efficiency and profitability

Enhance internal controls, compliance, and governance across the Group

Improve and integrate ERP systems for real-time financial oversight

Drive automation and best practices to streamline finance processes and reduce risk

Set and track KPIs across Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial

Use key metrics to drive accountability and performance

Lead scenario analysis and evaluate investments, product lines, and customer growth opportunities

Skills & Experience :

10 years of financial management experience

Proven experience working in the manufacturing industry

Robust understanding of compliance, risk management and internal controls in complex environments

Qualification : Qualified CA(SA)

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