Head Of Strategic Finance

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance represents a leading client seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to drive the growth agenda through strategic investments and capital allocation. The role partners with executive leadership, the Exco and the Board to identify, evaluate, and execute high-value opportunities across the business landscape.

The candidate will oversee financial modelling, due diligence, and post-transaction integration while building a high-performing team and ensuring governance and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required; professional qualifications preferred.
• CA(SA), CFA or MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• 10+ years in strategic/corporate finance, investment banking, PE, development finance or related fields.
• Minimum 3+ years in deal origination and transaction execution.
• 5+ years of people management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic finance function and contribute to the organisation's growth strategy.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute investment, acquisition, funding, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-value strategic transactions.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation exercises, and transaction structuring.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to Exco and Board members.
• Drive capital raising, debt structuring, refinancing, and funding initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic growth opportunities.
• Conduct advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Oversee post-transaction integration and value realisation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, advisors, and partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure governance, regulatory, and risk management compliance across transactions.

Skills

Strategic finance

Deal origination

People leadership

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field

CA(SA), CFA, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

Our client is a leading organisation focused on growth investment, and value creation within a complex and dynamic business environment. The Head of Strategic Finance will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities while partnering with executive leadership to drive the company's long-term objectives.

The successful candidate will take ownership of strategic finance initiatives, transaction origination, investment assessments, financial modelling, and capital allocation activities. You will work closely with Exco, Board members, investors, and key stakeholders to deliver impactful business outcomes and support the organisation's growth agenda.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with a strong deal-making background who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic finance function and contribute to the organisation's growth strategy.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute investment, acquisition, funding, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-value strategic transactions.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation exercises, business case development, and transaction structuring.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to Executive Committees and Board members.
• Drive capital raising, debt structuring, refinancing, and funding initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic growth opportunities and business expansion initiatives.
• Conduct advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Oversee post-transaction integration and value realisation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, advisors, and strategic partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure governance, regulatory, and risk management requirements are adhered to across all strategic transactions.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CFA, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 10+ years' experience within Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Development Finance, or a related environment.
• Minimum 3+ years' proven experience in deal origination and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully sourcing and executing strategic transactions.
• Minimum 5+ years' people management and leadership experience.
• Significant exposure to Executive Committee and Board-level engagement.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, investments, or structured finance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.

Competency Requirements:

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & People Development
• Executive Presence
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Drive for Results
• Decision-Making Capability
• Change Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Governance & Risk Awareness