SaaS Finance & Operations Leader

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced CFO seeks a strategic Head of Finance & Operations to drive financial integrity across multiple markets in Cape Town, South Africa. This role is crucial to enable the CEO’s strategic growth agenda, overseeing financial strategy and compliance while managing a lean, high-output team.

The ideal candidate will have substantial SaaS experience and the ability to engage deeply with technology, ensuring the financial health of the organization across diverse jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of post-articles experience required.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is a practical advantage.
• Hands-on operational finance experience across multiple African markets essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive SaaS-native financial strategy using operational levers.
• Lead financial reporting and forecasting.
• Strategically manage cash flow and forex risk.

Skills

SaaS Financial Leadership

Cash Flow Management

Data Privacy Ownership

Human Resources Management

AI Use in Finance

Education

CA(SA) qualification

MBA or Master’s in Financial Management or International Business

Tools

Zoho Books

Zoho CRM

Google Looker Studio

Job description

Outsourced CFO seeks a strategic Head of Finance & Operations to drive financial integrity across multiple markets in Cape Town, South Africa. This role is crucial to enable the CEO’s strategic growth agenda, overseeing financial strategy and compliance while managing a lean, high-output team.

The ideal candidate will have substantial SaaS experience and the ability to engage deeply with technology, ensuring the financial health of the organization across diverse jurisdictions.