Head Of Finance

Laura Deats Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational consulting business in Gauteng is seeking an experienced finance professional for a senior financial management role. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning and reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. A CA (SA) with 10 years’ experience in consulting or engineering sectors is preferred. This senior management opportunity offers a highly competitive, market-related package.

Qualifications

• 10 years post-qualifying experience in senior finance roles, ideally within consulting, construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Experience in managing large finance teams.
• Proven ability to deliver continuous business improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and control across multiple entities.
• Oversee full finance function including audits and financial statement preparation.
• Manage operational performance, cash collection, and project profitability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

Oracle

Large ERP systems

Job description

Introduction

A dynamic and detail-focused CA SA with 10 years senior financial management experience ideally gained in engineering, construction or professional services to lead the financial management, reporting, and performance of a leading multinational consulting business. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who enjoys being close to operations while contributing to broader business decision-making.

Requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and hands‑on execution capability, excellent communication skills and experience managing large teams in a multinational environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

You’ll lead financial planning, reporting, and control across multiple entities — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong business partnering. Oversee the full finance function, tax planning and analysis, as well as the implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Lead and mentor the finance team to manage the annual audit and financial statement preparation across Africa, as well as assisting with the development of junior staff members. Business growth objectives will be achieved by ensuring compliance, providing insightful financial leadership, and maintaining operational excellence.

Oversight of the business’s operational performance, cash collection, payment management, and review of margins and project profitability will also be required in this role. The incumbent will also be responsible for the management of SLA’s with various Group shared service centers and ensure that operating models and output is adhered to, as well as represent finance at the SLT and at Exco as an alternate to the Finance Director.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• CA (SA) with 10 years post‑qualifying experience in senior finance roles, ideally within consulting, construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Experience in managing large finance teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Exposure to M&A, integration, and managing through periods of change.
• Oracle or large ERP experience beneficial.
• Proven ability to deliver continuous business improvement in a growth environment.
• Proactive, improvement‑minded approach and operational focus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex financial issues.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across international boundaries.

Package & Remuneration

Highly competitive, market‑related package commensurate with skills and experience for this senior management opportunity.