Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

MSP Staffing Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fashion venture based in Cape Town is looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role, preferably in a retail environment, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software. This full-time position offers the opportunity to significantly impact the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader (minimum 5 years).
• Experience with fundraising and scaling startups is essential.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on strategic roadmap execution.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage working capital and cash flow to ensure liquidity.

Skills

General Management

Financial Strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Consolidation/reporting software

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a strategic, commercially-minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a rapidly growing fashion venture. This role is critical for driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. You will oversee all financial management aspects, including reporting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance, while providing essential financial and commercial input across merchandising, pricing, and supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the CEO on strategic roadmap execution.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Managing working capital and cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Supporting future fundraising activities.
• Ensuring accurate financial reporting and IFRS compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader (minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role), ideally in a fast-paced, inventory-led retail environment. Experience with fundraising and scaling startups is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; CFA preferred.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills. Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and consolidation/reporting software. Strong communication abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to ethical standards.

Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please forward your comprehensive CV to [email address]. Alternatively, you can phone the team at [phone number].

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Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Required Experience: Chief Financial Officer

Key Skills: General Management, Access Control, Interior, Administration Support, Client Services, Computing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years

Vacancy: 1