Finance Director : Infrastructure Solutions (Telco & Data Centres)

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique dans le secteur des télécommunications recherche un leader financier stratégique pour piloter les résultats commerciaux d'une unité d'affaires à forte valeur ajoutée. En tant que principal conseiller commercial, vous serez responsable de la planification, de l'analyse et de la gestion des opérations financières à travers l'Afrique, avec un accent particulier sur la collaboration exécutive et le succès des équipes.

Qualifications

• Expérience solide dans les télécommunications ou infrastructure.
• Historique éprouvé en soutien à la tarification et aux transactions.
• Expérience dans la gestion d'opérations multi-entités en Afrique.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la stratégie financière et la planification.
• Gérer les opérations de finance à travers les entités africaines.
• Encadrer une équipe de plus de 16 professionnels financiers.

Skills

Leadership financier

Acumen commercial

Analyse des scénarios

Modélisation Excel

Collaboration interfonctionnelle

Education

Bachelor en Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Shape the strategy. Lead the commercial edge.

This is a strategic finance leadership role for a commercially astute executive with deep experience in the Telecommunications, Internet Service Provider, or Data Centre sectors. If you thrive at the intersection of pricing, partnerships, and performance—and want to lead a high-value business unit with over 2 billion in turnover—this is your next career move.

About the Role

You’ll drive financial and commercial outcomes across a fast-scaling infrastructure business. This is not a traditional reporting finance role—it requires a hands-on leader who partners closely with executive leadership, supports M&A activity, and manages large-scale system transitions. You’ll report to the South African CFO and partner directly with the MD of the business.

What You’ll Do

Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and commercial structuring

Oversee pricing, deal modelling, scenario and sensitivity analysis

Act as a commercial advisor on vendor negotiations and client SLA structuring

Manage finance operations across African entities (no travel required)

Direct a system migration from Oracle to SAP

Support potential disposals and broader M&A activity

Build and mentor a high-performing team of 16+ finance professionals

Ensure governance, risk, compliance, and financial performance reporting

What You Bring

Strong financial leadership experience within Telco, ISP, or related infrastructure sectors

Deep commercial acumen and a proven track record in pricing and deal support

Exposure to M&A, systems migration, and strategic planning

Experience leading multi-entity operations in Africa (travel not required)

Expertise in Excel modelling, scenario analysis, and BI tools

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related (CA(SA) advantageous but not required)

Leadership style that fosters accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration

What Success Looks Like

Financial strategy aligned with business growth and market shifts

Strong executive partnership delivering measurable commercial outcomes

Streamlined finance operations and successful SAP implementation

High-performing team culture with clear development pathways