Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

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

Job summary

A leading environmental organization in Johannesburg seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee finance, HR, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification with over 10 years of senior management experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning, ensuring compliance, and managing financial controls. This role offers competitive remuneration and an on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior management experience in finance, HR, procurement, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams towards achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and business planning.
• Build high-performing teams through effective leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Control

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

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

• 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-AFE08 | Date posted: 17 October