Group CFO

Communicate Ct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Group CFO to lead the finance function, ensure compliance, and drive financial performance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in financial reporting and budgeting, with at least 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role. This is a full-time position offering a significant opportunity for influence and growth at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years post-article experience with proven progression into a senior leadership role.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily finance operations across multiple entities.
• Manage group cash flow, payments, and asset controls.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting and performance analysis.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Process automation

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned CA(SA) with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for driving financial excellence at group level? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal Group CFO role where you’ll take full ownership of internal and external reporting, lead a high-performing finance function and embed consistency, compliance and control across a dynamic multi-entity environment. We’re looking for a commercially astute leader with a strong technical foundation, a hands-on approach and the credibility to influence at executive level. If you’re ready to take your impact to the next level, let’s talk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily finance operations ensuring accuracy, compliance and internal controls across multiple entities
• Manage group cash flow, payments and asset controls while ensuring adherence to funding covenants and financial obligations
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting, consolidations and performance analysis against budgets and strategic goals
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards; liaise with external auditors to meet statutory deadlines
• Support governance by participating in executive meetings, board processes and regulatory reporting requirements
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monitor group-wide financial performance and cost control
• Conduct financial due diligence on potential acquisitions and support strategic growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team ensuring alignment with business objectives and professional growth
• Partner with executive leadership to shape and implement group strategy, transformation initiatives and system improvements

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 15 years post-article experience with proven progression into a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated track record in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance within a complex multi-entity environment
• Leading or managing external audits and liaising with auditors and regulators
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and exposure to process automation or systems improvement projects
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at Exco and Board level

Qualifications

CA(SA)

Contact

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on quoting the Ref : CFA020583.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1