If shaping strategy, elevating governance, and architecting a world-class finance function is where you thrive, this leadership opportunity is crafted with you in mind.

A progressive insurance organization in Johannesburg North is searching for a high-impact Financial Director to take full ownership of financial leadership at business-unit level. This is a rare chance to secure a Board seat, operate in a hybrid working environment, and lead a finance function with genuine autonomy, all backed by the resources and stability of a large corporate group.

Step Into a Role with Real Influence
As the Financial Director, you will serve as the business’s senior financial authority, shaping strategy, steering performance, and safeguarding long-term financial strength. While you will benefit from established group frameworks, you will have the freedom to design, modernize, and elevate the finance environment to industry-leading standards.

How You will Drive Strategic Impact

• Define financial strategy, governance structures, and policy execution
• Lead financial performance through reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytics
• Deliver commercial insights, financial modelling, and FP&A that guide executive decisions
• Uphold world-class controls, compliance standards, risk management, and IFRS adherence (including IFRS 17)
• Champion system upgrades, process automation, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, payroll, and cost-management functions
• Advise the Executive Committee and Board as a trusted financial partner
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performance finance team

The Executive Leader We are Looking For

• CA(SA)
• 12–15 years post-articles experience
• Extensive experience in the insurance sector (non-negotiable)
• At least 7 years’ track record in leading and developing large finance teams
• Proven success in financial strategy, leadership, and scaling finance functions
• Strong IFRS expertise with essential exposure to IFRS 17
• Commercially astute, confident, and able to influence at Board and Executive level
• A hands-on, solutions-driven leader who thrives in complex, evolving environments

Your Next Leadership Chapter Starts Now
If you are ready for a role where your voice shapes decisions, your leadership drives transformation, and your expertise influences the direction of the business, step forward.

Apply now and make your mark at Board level.

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting:

• Financial Directors
• Chief Financial Officers
• Financial Managers
• Financial & Senior Accountants
• Cost & Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers 

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Selena Naidoo
Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Finance
Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za

ur client is a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business with a strong national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. As the Head of Finance, you will form part of the executive leadership team, overseeing end-to-end finance while driving strategic initiatives that support growth, efficiency, and profitability.
You will have oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, governance, cost control, compliance, and operational finance—while partnering closely with production and supply chain teams to enhance performance.
This is an opportunity to influence the financial direction of the business, lead a skilled finance team, and join a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full finance function including reporting, forecasting, governance, and compliance.
• Drive financial strategy aligned to business goals and manufacturing performance.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and margin analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to financial best practices and IFRS.
• Partner with operations, production, and supply chain to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: CA(SA) or equivalent finance degree (non-negotiable).
• Experience: Minimum 8–12 years finance experience, with strong exposure to the manufacturing sector. Proven leadership or senior management experience required.
• Skills: Advanced Excel, ERP system proficiency, strong technical accounting, cost accounting and operational finance ability.
• Other non-negotiables: Strategic mindset, strong leadership presence, ability to influence at executive level, hands-on operational understanding.

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Financial Managers
– Heads of Finance
– Plant Finance
– Commercial Finance
– Cost & Management Accounting
– CA(SA) Roles
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Our client is one of South Africa’s most established packaging manufacturers, supplying world-class packaging solutions to key sectors including FMCG, food & beverage, industrial, and consumer goods. Known for its large-scale operations, advanced manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement culture, the business offers exceptional exposure to complex production environments and multi-site operational structures.
As the Head of Finance, you will lead the full finance function, partner closely with operations and executive leadership, and spearhead financial strategy, budgeting, cost management, and performance analytics. This role offers the platform to influence long-term growth, optimise margins, and enhance business competitiveness.

What’s in it for you?
A role with strategic visibility, influence at an executive level, exposure to high-value manufacturing operations, and an opportunity to lead a full finance team while shaping financial sustainability within a critical South African industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Drive cost management, margin optimisation, and operational financial performance across manufacturing sites.
• Partner with production, supply chain, and executive teams to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Strengthen financial controls, compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team aligned to business objectives.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (Essential)
• Minimum 8–10 years’ post-articles experience in finance leadership roles.
• Industry experience in packaging or manufacturing (Non-negotiable).
• Strong background in cost accounting, operational finance, and large-scale production environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Finance Leadership
– Manufacturing & FMCG Finance
– Chartered Accountant Placements
– Commercial & Operational Finance
– C-Suite and EXCO Appointments
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.
For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant