Finance Director

CA Select limited; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Select limited in Middelburg, South Africa, seeks a commercially-minded Financial Director to act as a strategic business partner to the CEO, driving growth and operational excellence beyond traditional accounting. This senior role focuses on shaping the company’s long-term direction within the industrial sector.

You will lead strategic financial management, oversee cash flow, implement robust controls, and identify opportunities while mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Proven senior financial leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven ability to manage cash flow and working capital.
• Willingness to relocate to Middelburg for an office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic financial management and commercial decision-making to support business expansion.
• Oversee comprehensive cash flow management and optimise working capital.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing insights beyond standard financial reporting.
• Implement financial controls and processes that foster integrity and operational efficiency.
• Identify business opportunities and mitigate commercial risks.
• Contribute to long-term sustainability and scaling through innovative financial leadership.

Job description

Our client is seeking a commercially-minded and entrepreneurial Financial Director to serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO. This is a pivotal leadership role designed for a professional who thinks beyond traditional accounting to drive business growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the long-term strategic direction of a leading organisation within the industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic financial management and commercial decision-making to support business expansion.
• Oversee comprehensive cash flow management and optimise working capital.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing insights that go beyond standard financial reporting.
• Implement financial controls and processes that foster integrity and operational efficiency.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and mitigating commercial risks.
• Contribute to the long-term sustainability and scaling of the organisation through innovative financial leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior financial management or leadership capacity.
• Strong commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex working capital and cash flow environments.
• High levels of integrity, curiosity, and initiative.
• Willingness to relocate to or reside in Middelburg for an office-based position.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to function as a true strategic partner to the executive team.
• Potential future shareholding opportunities for a high-performing candidate.
• A dynamic work environment that values initiative and long-term career commitment.