CFO (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations during a growth phase. This pivotal role involves acting as Interim CFO, managing finance functions, and supporting M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong FP&A skills, and a hands-on approach suitable for a startup environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience as VP of Finance, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Interim CFO, owning all finance functions.
• Lead M&A modeling, due diligence, and transaction support.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and key financial metrics.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Modeling

M&A

Accounting Principles

Executive-Level Reporting

Education

CPA

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788

Job Title: Head of Finance (Acting CFO)

Location: Remote, offshore. Open to candidates from LATAM and/or South Africa.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Type: Full-Time (Permanent Hire)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly capable and hands-on Head of Finance to lead our financial operations during a critical growth phase. This individual will initially serve as the Acting CFO, establishing and owning key finance functions, with the intent to transition into a senior accounting or financial management role after a permanent CFO is hired.

This is a pivotal role for a startup-minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and has a solid background in FP&A, reporting, M&A transactions, and operational finance. Experience working across multiple entities or portfolio companies is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Interim CFO, owning all finance functions and strategy in partnership with the COO.
• Lead M&A modeling, due diligence, and transaction support for prospective acquisitions or exits.
• Oversee bookkeeping and financial management of portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build, maintain, and optimize internal financial reporting systems and dashboards across all entities.
• Partner with external accountants and auditors; serve as internal point of contact for all third-party finance vendors.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow models, and key financial metrics.
• Create investor-ready financial reports and presentations as needed.
• Support financial onboarding and integration of new acquisitions into the portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership to provide insights and drive decision-making through data.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; VP of Finance, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Manager level preferred.
• Strong FP&A, financial modeling, and M&A experience is required.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles; CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sets of books for multiple entities or portfolio companies.
• Skilled in building and delivering executive-level financial reports.
• Hands-on and resourceful, with a startup or high-growth environment mindset.
• Experience working with or managing external accounting firms.
• Proficiency in financial software, Excel/Google Sheets, and modern reporting tools.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in PE/VC-backed businesses or in a holding company structure.
• Exposure to ERP implementations or financial systems scaling.
• Familiarity with equity management and cap table reporting.