Johannesburg: Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial & Operational Leadership Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to execute business strategy across student accommodation development, commercial property operations, and multi-site portfolio management. Translate corporate strategy into measurable financial KPIs including occupancy rates, rental yield, rent collections, EBITDA performance, cost control, and margin optimisation. Provide executive-level financial modelling, scenario planning, and feasibility analysis. Drive operational finance performance across assets to maximise revenue optimisation and operational efficiency. Financial Management & Governance Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, treasury, and capital allocation. Oversee balance sheet management, investment property valuations, insurance, and hedging. Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, Tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements. Strengthen internal controls, financial governance frameworks, and audit processes. Support development finance, construction funding, and capital raising initiatives. Lead sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) reporting aligned to regulatory standards. Optimise working capital and oversee liquidity management in a high-growth property portfolio. Human Capital & Organisational Oversight Align workforce planning, headcount control, and people costs with financial strategy. Oversee performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and retention strategies. Ensure compliance with LRA, BCEA, EEA, Employment Equity legislation, and labour law frameworks. Promote transformation, diversity, and performance accountability. Information Technology & Digital Transformation Oversee property management systems, ERP platforms, and digital reporting tools. Lead cybersecurity governance, data integrity, and business continuity planning. Champion automation, analytics, and technology-enabled decision-making. Align IT investment with operational scalability and efficiency. Legal, Risk & Compliance Maintain and review the Group Risk Register. Ensure compliance with FICA, AML regulations, POPIA, Property Practitioners Act, Consumer Protection Act, BBBEE, Companies Act, and related statutory frameworks. Oversee legal risk across leases, development agreements, funding transactions, and corporate actions. Support Board governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting. Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable) CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification Employment Equity candidate (mandatory) 15 years experience in senior financial leadership Proven CFO/FD-level experience in operational real estate, student accommodation, hospitality, or multi-site asset management Demonstrated expertise in portfolio finance, occupancy management, rent roll performance, cost control, utilities management, and operational asset optimisation Executive oversight of Finance plus at least two of HR, IT, or Legal functions Technical Expertise Required Financial modelling & scenario analysis Property development finance Multi-site portfolio reporting Treasury & capital management IFRS & statutory compliance Governance & risk frameworks ESG & sustainability reporting Operational performance benchmarking Strategic business partnering Location JHB North, Gauteng This is a rare opportunity for a high-calibre CFO with real estate and student accommodation expertise to lead financial and operational strategy within a growing, performance-driven property management environment.