Chief Financial Officer

Recruitpartners; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpartners in Cape Town seeks a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team. You will shape the financial strategy, drive profitability, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and partner with the CEO across international markets to align finances with growth plans.

You will lead a high-performance finance team, implement robust governance, IFRS compliance, risk management, and capital planning while navigating regulatory complexities.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification and membership.
• 12+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in CFO/Finance Director roles.
• Strong strategic, financial, and leadership acumen with a proven track record in profitability and growth.
• Expertise in IFRS, financial strategy, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience navigating complex international regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance across international markets.
• Lead and develop the finance team to high performance.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with investors, partners, and regulators.

Skills

Strategic leadership

IFRS

Regulatory compliance

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer – Cape Town

A dynamic, growing company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its leadership team. Operating across multiple international markets, this organization is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and success.

As CFO, you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, and driving profitability. You will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to align financial performance with strategic objectives, ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with business growth objectives.


• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.


• Ensure risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple international markets.


• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance, results-driven culture.


• Manage stakeholder relationships, including investors, partners, and regulatory authorities.

Requirements:

• CA(SA)


• 12+ years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO or Finance Director.


• Strong strategic, financial, and leadership acumen with a proven track record in driving profitability and growth.


• Expertise in IFRS, financial strategy, risk management, and compliance.


• Experience navigating complex international regulatory environments.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned financial leader to take on a strategic role in a global organization committed to innovation and excellence