Johannesburg: CFO posted by Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Permanent

A strategic finance leadership role with real influence at the Executive and Board level. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy within a complex, regulated insurance environment.

The Chief Financial Officer will provide end-to-end leadership of the finance function, partnering closely with the Executive team to support sustainable growth, strong governance, and long-term value creation. This is a senior, standalone role with full accountability for financial strategy, performance, and integrity across the organisation.

The role requires a commercially astute finance leader who can balance strategic insight with operational rigour. You will guide decision-making through robust financial analysis, oversee compliance and risk, and translate complex actuarial and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

The client is a well-established organisation operating within the insurance sector, known for its strong governance framework and focus on long-term sustainability. The business is navigating growth and complexity within a highly regulated environment and requires a CFO who can operate confidently at both the Executive and Board level.

What Youll Do

• Contribute to the overall business strategy as a key member of the Executive team

• Provide financial forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic insight to support growth initiatives

• Advise the Board and Executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements

• Oversee financial risk management, internal controls, and audit processes

• Provide financial oversight of actuarial models, pricing, and reserving

• Partner with actuarial and underwriting teams to support profitability and sustainability

• Engage with auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders as required

What You Bring

• Qualified Actuary status

• A finance-related degree

• Senior financial leadership experience, ideally within the insurance industry

• Strong understanding of insurance finance, risk, and regulatory environments

• Proven experience operating at the Executive and Board level

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset

• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability

• High levels of integrity, judgement, and professional credibility

What Success Looks Like

• Clear financial insight that supports confident Executive and Board decision-making

• Strong governance, compliance, and financial control across the organisation

• Effective translation of actuarial and financial complexity into business value

• A finance function that enables sustainable growth and long-term performance