Job Description
Head of Finance
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Type
Interim Executive Leadership
Intro Hook
Shape financial strategy that drives sustainable growth.
A pivotal leadership opportunity for a finance professional ready to steer governance, profitability, and performance at scale.
About the Role
As Head of Finance, youll lead the full financial functiondriving strategic insight, control, and operational excellence across a complex, multi-stakeholder business. Youll oversee everything from reporting and governance to forecasting and commercial strategy, ensuring alignment between finance and the organisations long-term objectives. This is a hands-on yet strategic leadership role that influences decisions at board level and guides financial health across all divisions.
Who the Client Is
This opportunity is with a well-established, diversified organisation recognised for operational excellence and strong market presence. The group operates across multiple sectors and values leaders who combine technical strength with pragmatic commercial judgement and collaborative leadership.
What Youll Do
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Oversee financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
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Develop and maintain robust financial reporting frameworks ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business alignment.
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Lead accounting operations and strengthen governance and control frameworks.
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Partner with senior management to shape strategic decisions and long-term plans.
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Manage commercial negotiations and relationships to optimise profitability.
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Design and execute revenue growth strategies informed by data and insight.
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Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between finance, operations, and technology.
What You Bring
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CA(SA) or equivalent qualification.
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810 years experience in senior finance or accounting leadership roles.
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Proven expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, and governance.
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Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence executive decisions.
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Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
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Analytical, data-driven mindset with strategic foresight.
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Advantageous: experience in rewards, loyalty programmes, or multi-partner environments.
What Success Looks Like
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Financial processes running with precision, transparency, and compliance.
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Insightful reporting that drives sound strategic and operational decisions.
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Strengthened governance and risk control frameworks.
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Improved profitability through data-led commercial interventions.
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High-trust partnerships across executive and operational teams.
Rewards & Realities
This is a visible and demanding leadership roleideal for a finance professional who thrives on accountability and impact. Youll influence enterprise-level decisions while building scalable financial systems that support sustainable growth.
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