Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Msp Staffing (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion venture is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. This critical role involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, and providing commercial insights to support rapid growth, requiring a strong leadership background in a retail context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally in a retail environment.
• Experience with fundraising and scaling startups is essential.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial management aspects including reporting and forecasting.
• Manage working capital and cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Partner with the CEO on strategic roadmap execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of IFRS compliance

Education

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

CA or CFA preferred

Tools

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:

1. Partnering with the CEO on strategic roadmap execution.
2. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
3. Managing working capital and cash flow to ensure liquidity.
4. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and IFRS compliance.
5. 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.
6. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline. CA or CFA preferred.
7. Excellent analytical and project management skills. Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and consolidation/reporting software. Strong communication abilities.
8. 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 [e-mail]. Alternatively, you can phone the team on XXX-XXXX.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD

MSP Staffing is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on the Engineering & Construction, Mining, Finance, Trade & Technical, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Medical and Pharmaceutical sectors.

MSP Staffing is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities both locally and abroad. With this in mind, our team of seasoned professionals brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a global perspective to the table. We have a deep understanding of the dynamic employment landscape and a proven track record of matching top-tier professionals with prestigious companies.

Whether you're a talented individual seeking the perfect role or a forward-thinking organization in need of exceptional talent, MSP Staffing has the expertise to make it happen.