Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

C40 Cities; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks a CFO in Johannesburg to oversee finance, HR, and compliance. The role requires strategic leadership with 10+ years of senior management experience, expertise in IFRS, and the ability to inspire trust within teams. This is a permanent on-site position with a focus on financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior management/executive experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards and South African regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success in managing financial controls and funder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow planning and treasury operations.
• Design and implement systems to enhance departmental efficiency.

Skills

Financial control

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Change management

Effective communication

Coaching and training

Team building

Judgement under pressure

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the CFO will oversee key support service departments, including Finance, Human Resources, and Quality & Compliance. This strategic leadership position is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and compliance across the organisation while contributing to its long‑term growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and business plan development.
• Propose policies and initiatives to support organisational growth and impact.
• Build high‑performing teams through effective leadership, coaching, and training.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee robust financial controls, reporting, audits, and compliance with IFRS standards.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and monitor adherence to organisational goals.
• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity management, treasury operations, and funder relations.
• Optimise loan asset portfolio performance and risk management strategies.
• Provide strategic direction for recruitment, talent management, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the organisation.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure adherence to credit policies and regulatory standards through effective monitoring practices.
• Lead risk management efforts to support long‑term financial sustainability.
• Design and implement systems, controls, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency across departments.
• Promote automation and integration of tools to improve workflows and decision‑making processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years’ senior management/executive experience overseeing Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance, or Loan Portfolio functions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards, South African regulatory frameworks, and governance practices.
• Proven success in financial control, systems optimisation, portfolio risk management, and funder relationship management.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire trust and mobilise teams toward achieving organisational goals.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and adaptability in navigating change.
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal - to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in managing people through inclusive leadership practices that foster collaboration and accountability.
• Strong judgement skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining focus on long‑term objectives.

About the job

• Contract Type: Perm
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: Finance Director
• Workplace Type: On‑site
• Experience Level: Senior Management
• Location: Johannesburg
• Industry: Financial Services
• Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: IO15CD-910AFE08

Date posted: 17 October 2025