Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Msp Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing fashion venture seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial management and drive operational excellence. The role involves oversight of reporting, forecasting, and compliance while actively contributing to strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a track record in senior finance roles, particularly within inventory-led retail environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CFO or senior finance leader (5+ years).
• Experience in a fast-paced, inventory-led retail environment.
• Knowledge of fundraising and scaling startups.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with CEO on strategic roadmap execution.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Managing working capital and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Financial strategy

Education

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

CA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Consolidation/reporting software

Job description

We're seeking a strategic, commercially minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a rapidly growing fashion venture. This role is critical to driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. You'll 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 discipline. CA or 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 a strong commitment to ethical standards.

Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, you can forward your comprehensive CV to [Email Address Removed]. Alternatively, you can phone the team on [Phone Number Removed];
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Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Chief Financial Officer