Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Feeblo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and operations. This executive role involves overseeing fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with South African regulations, and driving profitability through innovative financial practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, experience with M&A, and a proven track record in risk management. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact on its financial future while working with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial strategy and corporate finance.
• Experience in leading M&A activities and capital structuring.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Financial Strategy

M&A Activities

Capital Raising

IFRS Compliance

Risk Management

Cost Optimization

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Crisis Management

Education

CA(SA)

MBA or MCom Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Fusion

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the strategic financial leader of the organization, overseeing all fiscal operations, driving profitability, and ensuring compliance with South African regulations. This executive role integrates financial expertise with technological innovation to optimize capital allocation, risk management, and investor relations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth.
• Lead M&A activities, capital raising, and IPO preparations (where applicable).
• Advise the Board of Directors on financial planning and risk mitigation.
• Ensure IFRS-compliant financial statements and King IV Corporate Governance adherence.
• Oversee SARS compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing).
• Manage external audits (Big Four firms) and regulatory reporting (FSCA, JSE listings).

1. Treasury & Capital Management

• Optimize liquidity, cash flow, and working capital.
• Negotiate debt facilities with banks and oversee forex risk hedging.

1. Cost Optimization & Profitability

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising operations.
• Analyze business unit profitability and recommend restructuring.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting (zero-based budgeting models).
• Establish enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
• Mitigate fraud, cybersecurity, and operational risks.
• Ensure B-BBEE compliance and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting.
• Implement ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion).
• Leverage AI-driven financial analytics (Power BI, Tableau, Python).
• Automate financial processes with RPA (Robotic Process Automation).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial results to shareholders, investors, and analysts.
• Liaise with banks, regulators, and government entities (DTIC, SARB).
• Mentor finance teams (accounting, tax, FP&A).

Technical Skills

Corporate Finance : M&A, Capital Structuring, Investor Relations

Technology : ERP Systems (SAP / Oracle), AI / ML for Finance, Blockchain

Soft Skills

• Strategic Vision – Balancing growth with fiscal discipline
• Leadership – Building high-performance finance teams
• Negotiation – Deal-making with investors and banks
• Crisis Management – Navigating economic downturns

Qualifications & Certifications

Mandatory :

• CA(SA) (Chartered Accountant)
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or MCom Finance – Preferred