Senior Finance Executive Search Lead

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Leadership training

Career progression

Medical and retirement benefits

Tembisa office access

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Executive Recruitment Specialist to lead our finance division. You will manage retained searches for CFOs, FD, VP Finance and senior professionals, from client briefings to placement.

You will build networks with senior finance leaders, map markets, and craft targeted strategies while maintaining confidentiality and delivering outcomes that shape client leadership teams. This role is office-based in Tembisa.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in executive search, focused on finance.
• Proven success in retained searches for senior finance roles.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and corporate finance.
• Excellent networking with senior executives.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Strategic thinker with proactive, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping for executive finance roles.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies.
• Build relationships with industry leaders and candidates.
• Manage end-to-end executive search processes and vetting.
• Present vetted shortlists with competency-based feedback.
• Advise clients on market intelligence and salary benchmarks.
• Negotiate compensation packages and onboarding.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Executive search

Finance sector

Market mapping

Networking

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in Finance/Business/HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM systems

ATS

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Executive Recruitment Specialist to lead our finance division. You will manage retained searches for CFOs, FD, VP Finance and senior professionals, from client briefings to placement.

You will build networks with senior finance leaders, map markets, and craft targeted strategies while maintaining confidentiality and delivering outcomes that shape client leadership teams. This role is office-based in Tembisa.