Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Start 2026 off with a bang! We need YOU to drive regional financial success to new heights!
Is this you?
Are you a goal-oriented financial leader who thrives in dynamic and agile environments and enjoys driving results across multiple regions? You’re an organised professional who sees finance through a strategic business lens – confident in managing complex issues, prioritising effectively and leading with clarity. With your strong work ethic and approachable, communicative nature, you’re ready to guide your team and ensure financial excellence at every level.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll take charge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis across diverse regional entities, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. From developing and monitoring financial plans to managing cash flow and optimising working capital, your influence will shape key decisions. You’ll oversee internal controls, ensure global compliance and participate in major negotiations and strategic initiatives. Leading a skilled team of Accountants (financial professionals), you’ll inspire performance while fostering professional development in a collaborative environment. You’ll oversee all the KPI”s for the finance team with a big focus on mentoring, coaching and strategy. We’re specifically looking for someone that is hands on and not just focused on delegating, you need to be happy to get stuck in yourself. You’ll be working in a medium sized company that is evolving and requires hands on attention and the ability to be agile and be calm and focused in a fast paced environment.Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is at the forefront of engineering solutions. By joining this team, you’ll be part of an organisation that values collaboration and growth, all within a culture that champions professional development. For the probation period, you’ll be fully office based. Thereafter there is a hybrid situation with 1 – 2 days’ work from home. You’ll join a great team of professionals who value integrity, dedication and accountability.What you’ll need
We’re looking for a highly capable finance professional – either a CA with 5 years post articles experience (in a similar role) or a BCom with about 10 years solid financial experience which includes at least 5 years of leadership experience, able to operate competently at CFO level. You should be highly organised and have the ability to see the finance function from a business perspective. A clear understanding of GAAP or IFRS, along with experience in tax and legal compliance on a global scale, is essential. You’ll ideally have some exposure working in a technical type industry like engineering, construction, renewable energy etc. As well as coming from predominantly a medium sized company as this is far from a large corporate with a silo environment. We’re looking for a great team leader with a strong understanding and skill of resource allocation, someone that is a great mentor and leads with empathy and focus.What you’ll get
You’ll receive a market related salary and the opportunity to join a globally recognized organisation that values your well-being and encourages team building and collaboration. There is the chance of earning a performance related bonus. Join us and be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference worldwide.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Sandy on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to s.bremner@thetalentexperts.co.za – We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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