Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salix Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 2,600,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment seeks a commercially minded CFO in Germiston to drive financial strategy, governance and profitability across the group’s industrial, rental and distribution operations.

You will partner with the MD and EXCO, shaping commercial strategy while overseeing procurement, working capital and risk management. A CA(SA) with leadership experience is essential for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with SAICA articles completed.
• CA(SA) with minimum 7 years post-articles experience in senior finance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and SA statutory requirements.
• Experience in procurement, stock control and multi-channel trading environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy and wellbeing of the organisation.
• Drive budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario planning and financial modelling.
• Provide strategic insight into revenue, gross margin, profitability and cash generation.
• Partner with EXCO and business leaders to support commercial decision-making.
• Oversee working capital, cash flow, stock control and financial performance.
• Custodian of procurement strategy, supplier governance and negotiations.
• Drive cost optimisation, margin protection and supplier performance.
• Oversee governance, internal controls, risk management and audit readiness.
• Provide decision-ready financial dashboards and performance insights.
• Challenge ROI or viability of business initiatives.
• Lead, develop and build a high-performing finance function.
• Represent Finance at EXCO, Board and audit forums.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Commercial Finance & Business Partner

Budgeting, Forecasting & Modelling

Working Capital Management

Procurement & Supplier Negotiations

Costing & Margin Analysis

IFRS & Internal Controls

Industrial Finance

ERP, Reporting & Dashboards

Data-Driven Decision Making

Executive Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership & Development

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation & Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail & Integrity

Education

Matric

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Dashboards / BI tools

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Location: Germiston | Full Time in office | Permanent

A leading and established South African business is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.

Join an established, growth-focused business in a high-impact CFO role that goes far beyond traditional financial reporting. You will partner directly with the MD and EXCO, influencing strategy, profitability, cash generation, procurement, working capital and operational performance. The role offers broad exposure across industrial sales, rental, distribution, projects and new business, together with the opportunity to drive innovation through data, ERP, automation and AI. With an attractive executive package, shareholding opportunity and significant performance-based upside, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven finance leader ready to make a meaningful impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a CA(SA) who is looking to move beyond traditional financial reporting and play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, profitability, cash generation and sustainable business growth.

This is a true commercial CFO role for someone who wants to have an impact beyond the numbers.

You will be expected to challenge decisions, influence strategy, protect margins, improve cash discipline and work closely with operational and commercial leaders across the organisation.

The role also provides exposure to procurement, supply chain, stock, operations, commercial negotiations and strategic growth initiatives.

If you are a commercially minded CA(SA) with strong executive leadership experience and the ability to translate financial insight into business performance, we would like to hear from you.

Duties:

• Lead the overall financial strategy and financial wellbeing of the organisation.
• Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario planning and financial modelling.
• Provide strategic insight into revenue, gross margin, profitability and cash generation.
• Partner with EXCO and business leaders to support commercial decision-making.
• Oversee working capital, cash flow, stock control and financial performance.
• Act as a key custodian of procurement strategy, supplier governance and commercial negotiations.
• Drive cost optimisation, margin protection and supplier performance.
• Oversee financial governance, internal controls, risk management and audit readiness.
• Provide decision-ready financial dashboards, reporting and performance insights.
• Challenge business initiatives where ROI, commercial viability or financial controls require further consideration.
• Lead, develop and build a high-performing finance function.
• Represent Finance at EXCO, Board, audit, budget and operational forums.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting / CTA
• CA(SA)

Experience:

• Completed SAICA Articles
• Minimum 7 years' post-articles experience in a senior finance leadership environment.
• Strong experience across: Financial strategy, Budgeting and forecasting, Commercial finance, Working capital management, Cash and stock control, Governance and internal controls, Audit and risk and Financial modelling
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African statutory requirements.
• Advanced Excel, ERP, reporting, dashboarding and financial modelling capability.
• Proven commercial and strategic leadership ability.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence.
• Experience within equipment or plant rental, industrial sales, turnkey projects, distribution, re-seller or other multi-channel trading environments will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, standard costing, stock forecasting and commercial deal evaluation will also be valuable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modelling
• Working Capital, Cash Flow & Stock Management
• Procurement & Supplier Negotiations
• Costing, Margin & Profitability Analysis
• IFRS, Governance, Risk & Internal Controls
• Industrial / Distribution Finance
• ERP, Reporting & Dashboarding
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Executive & Board-Level Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Development
• Strong Commercial Acumen
• Excellent Negotiation & Problem-Solving Skills
• High Attention to Detail & Integrity

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