Financial Director (Project environment)

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Leader to manage strategy, budgeting, and compliance in a dynamic construction environment. You will oversee cash flow and project finance, while acting as a key decision-maker and advisor to stakeholders. Candidates must be CA(SA) qualified with at least 8 years of experience in a financial leadership role and Syspro expertise.

Benefits

Impactful decision-making role

Opportunity to shape construction projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in a full finance function leadership role.
• Strong people management skills.
• Strategic communicator with social savvy.

Responsibilities

• Steer financial strategy, planning & management.
• Keep budgets tight, costs lean and forecasts accurate.
• Take charge of cash flow and project finance.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budget management

Cash flow management

Investor funding

Financial reporting

Risk management

People management

Strategic communication

Education

CA(SA) qualified

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Responsibilities

• Steer financial strategy, planning & management like a pro
• Keep budgets tight, costs lean and forecasts razor-sharp
• Take charge of cash flow, project finance & costing Construction waits for no one!
• Drive investor funding and JV opportunities
• Deliver impactful financial reporting, analysis & compliance
• Manage risk, contracts & commercial oversight
• Act as the trusted financial advisor to the business, shareholders & Board

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualified
• A finance all-rounder with 8+ years in a full finance function leadership role
• Syspro experience is non-negotiable
• Strong people management skills
• A strategic communicator with social savvy - Youll be engaging with everyone from site staff to the boardroom

Why This Role Rocks

You'll be more than just the numbers person; youll be a key decision-maker, business partner and builder of growth in a company thats shaping skylines and communities.

If youre ready to swap spreadsheets for blueprints and leave a real mark in the construction world, then this is your sign!