Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 5-year contract, East London

Sheldon Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will oversee financial strategy, planning, operations, and risk management. Candidates must have an NQF level 9 qualification or be a Chartered Accountant (SA), with at least 10 years of finance experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. This role offers a market-related salary with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in finance.
• 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep understanding of commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and key metrics.
• Oversee financial operations and reporting.

Skills

General Management

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Education

NQF level 9 qualification or Chartered Accountant (SA)

Job description

Reference :003168-Glyni-1

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a 5-year contract based in East London Eastern Cape

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria :

• NQF level 9 qualification such as masters in business administration or finance OR
• Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in finance of which 5 years must be in a senior leadership role
• Deep understanding of commercial operations and / or business financial turnaround
• Strong ability to link financial strategies to operational and strategic goals
• Expertise in financial planning forecasting and analysis
• Strong understanding of activity based and standard costing methods
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory standards & SA Legislation
• Expertise in financial modelling forecasting and data analysis

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to :

• Financial strategy & leadership develop / implement financial strategies; collaborate and provide financial insight; lead budgeting process; optimize financial performance; implement systems
• Financial planning & analysis Lead budgeting / forecasting; monitor financial performance and key metrics; analyse cost drivers; evaluate investment projects; drive profitability
• Financial operations & reporting financial reports; oversee accounting function tax aspects and cash flow management; working capital requirements; AFS; manage financial operations; drive profitability and scalability
• Risk management / compliance identify / mitigate financial risks; manage strategies and systems; oversee audits
• Cost & revenue management monitor / control operating costs; optimize efficiency; analyse cost variances and implement corrective measures; oversee income streams; facilitate loan collections
• Team leadership & development oversee finance team; build / lead supply chain team; mentor
• Strategic growth activities evaluate growth opportunities; lead / support due diligence; drive funding initiatives; prepare reports and presentations
• Technology & systems optimization oversee software and ERP systems; drive digital transformation

Salary : Market related

Please email detailed CV supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with CFO in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful

Required Experience :

Key Skills

General Management,Access Control,Interior,Administration Support,Client Services,Computing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1