Chief Financial Officer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operations. The CFO will collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, ensuring financial stability and compliance while driving long-term growth through strategic planning and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial strategy and operations.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Manage compliance with financial regulations.
• Conduct financial modelling and analysis.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Compliance

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

CFA Certification

Tools

Financial Modelling Tools

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading the companys financial strategy and operations. This includes overseeing all financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance, and advisory functions, with support from relevant departments. The CFO operates from the companys designated workplace and collaborates closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team to ensure sound financial health and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Financial Management

Collaborate with the CEO to define financial goals, strategic direction, and performance metrics for the finance team.

Safeguard the financial stability of the business through effective planning and oversight.

Analyse operational costs, pricing models, revenue contributions, and financial performance.

Generate and present financial reports and dashboards to management on a monthly basis.

Compliance and External Reporting

Manage compliance with all financial regulations including VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, Provisional Tax, Dividends Tax, and maintain tax clearance.

In coordination with HR and Operations, oversee statutory submissions such as EEA2, EEA4, B-BBEE, and SETA reporting.

Internal Controls and Financial Oversight

Prepare internal control evaluations and present results to management monthly.

Interpret financial data and suggest actionable improvements to support business growth.

Recommend changes to internal processes to reduce costs and increase profitability.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Systems

Establish cost frameworks for business operations.

Manage income, cash flow, and expenditure controls.

Design and maintain financial systems and modelling tools.

Advise on investments and develop financial strategies for long-term planning.

Identify financial trends and create projections.

Prepare and manage monthly budgets across departments.

Technology and IT Finance Support

Collect and assess IT operational and capital expenditure data.

Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and FTE requests.

Ensure accurate billing and service alignment with IT in partnership with the COO.

Support the creation of IT business cases and conduct cost-benefit analyses.

Deliver variance analyses comparing actual vs. planned IT spending.

Break down IT infrastructure into detailed cost categories for better transparency.

Reporting and Decision Support

Conduct financial modelling and analysis for both operational and capital projects.

Review departmental performance with leadership to drive forecast accuracy.

Assist in quarterly forecasting and annual planning for Product Delivery.

Produce on-demand reports and models to support data-driven decision-making.

Asset and Auditor Management

Oversee company asset management.

Liaise with auditors to ensure financial governance and compliance are upheld.

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Chief Financial Officer • Johannesburg, South Africa