Job Description
About the Role
The Divisional CFO will be responsible for the full financial and strategic oversight of multiple subsidiaries, partnering with leadership to drive performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainable growth across the group. This is not a traditional CFO role focused purely on reporting, offering direct influence at Board and executive level, exposure to a diverse group of businesses across multiple industries, a strategic role with real input into growth, investments, and expansion, opportunity to drive transformation, ESG, and long-term sustainability, and a leadership platform with significant autonomy and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute strategy
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making and growth
- Drive expansion, restructuring, and investment initiatives
- Oversee group budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Ensure accurate and timely consolidated reporting
- Present financial results to the Board and shareholders
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies including South African Revenue Service and Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
- Maintain strong corporate governance and internal controls
- Oversee audit processes and risk frameworks
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
- Optimise capital structure (debt and equity)
- Lead funding, refinancing, and banking relationships
- Oversee tax planning and compliance
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Ensure compliance with relevant South African legislation
- Lead M&A strategy, due diligence, and execution
- Evaluate investments and strategic partnerships
- Drive post-deal integration and value creation
- Support Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment objectives
- Lead ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives
- Align business practices with transformation goals
- Lead and develop the finance function across multiple entities
- Drive strong financial discipline and governance
- Support talent development and succession planning
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CA(SA) or SAIPA qualification preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ finance experience
- At least 5 years in an executive leadership role (CFO/FD level)
- Experience within group or multi-entity structures
- Exposure to large private or listed environments advantageous
- Experience in African or international markets beneficial
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not specified.
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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