Chief Financial Officer

About the role

This is an opportunity for a commercially astute CA(SA) who wants to influence more than the financial results. Working closely with the MD and EXCO, you will help shape the next phase of growth, drive strategic projects and ensure financial decisions translate into operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full financial management function.
• Partner with the MD and EXCO on strategy, growth and key business decisions.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance and governance.
• Provide commercial insights to support profitability and performance.
• Strengthen stock control and working capital management.
• Support strategic projects with financial modelling and analysis.
• Drive financial controls, risk management and process improvement.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting.

Required profile

• CA(SA) qualification.
• 7+ years post‑articles experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Industrial industry experience preferred, though operational or product‑based backgrounds are considered.
• Strong strategic and commercial business partnering capabilities.
• Executive presence and sound commercial judgement.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel, including dashboards and financial modelling.
• Financial modelling and FP&A expertise.
• Experience with AI tools and automation.
• Stock control, compliance and financial controls knowledge.