Head of Finance

Network Finance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency seeks a Head of Finance in Cape Town, South Africa to take ownership of the finance function and lead in a strategic capacity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on CA(SA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, including 2 years as a Financial Manager. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills along with experience in fast-paced environments, like Retail FMCG.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience with at least 2 years as a Financial Manager.
• Experience in Retail FMCG or a similar fast-paced environment preferred.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function.
• Partner closely with operations and executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership communication

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Head of Finance • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Reference: NFR008481-Arist-1

Are you a hands‑on CA(SA) ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a fast‑moving stock‑driven business? This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader to take full ownership of the finance function and partner closely with operations and executive leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function and partner closely with operations and executive leadership.

Required Experience

Director

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification (essential)
• 5 years post‑qualification experience with at least 2 years as a Financial Manager
• Experience within Retail FMCG or a similar high‑volume fast‑paced environment (preferred)
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Skills

• AutoCAD 3D
• Business Travel
• CAD CAM
• ABAP
• Management Administration
• Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

1

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For more information contact:
Arista Palin – Specialist Consultant: Chartered Accountants