Finance Director

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Financial Director in Gauteng to lead financial strategy, operations, and compliance. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in senior financial roles, especially in financial services or insurance, and will manage budgeting, forecasting, and governance processes. This role offers competitive remuneration and a collaborative executive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Strategic leadership role in a high-impact division

Collaborative executive environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and risk management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax laws, and South African financial regulations.

Skills

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Analytical decision-making skills

Understanding of IFRS

Experience with financial systems

Leadership capabilities

Strong MS Office skills

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead the division’s financial strategy, operations, and compliance. This senior role is critical to driving business performance, ensuring sound governance, and supporting executive decision-making. The role reports directly to the Managing Director and plays a key part in the Executive Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax laws, and South African financial regulations.
• Manage risk, internal controls, audits, and financial governance processes.
• Provide strategic insights to support growth, investment, and business decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Engage with actuaries on insurance product performance.
• Participate in board, executive, and insurance fund committees.

Experience & Skills Required

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and risk management.
• Experience with financial systems and strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Experience in the motor or insurance industry is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Strategic leadership role in a high-impact division.
• Collaborative executive environment.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.