Chief Financial Officer

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead all aspects of the company's financial functions across divisional P&Ls, including monthly financial reporting, revenue management and cost analysis
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Lead all aspects of the company's financial functions across divisional P&Ls, including monthly financial reporting, revenue management and cost analysis

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure legal and statutory compliance, including IFRS compliance, tax filings, STATS SA returns and B-BBEE audits
• Maintain diligent oversight of financial audits, CIPC duties and compliance with regulatory bodies including FICA and SARB

Strategic and Operational Finance

• Drive the treasury function, managing cash flow forecasts and the strategic management of debtors and creditors
• Evaluate and advise on new business opportunities, tenders and potential acquisitions, ensuring competitive pricing and optimal investment strategies

Leadership and Stakeholder Relations

• Lead, develop and performance-manage a finance team of competent professionals across the group, with a focus on capability-building and succession depth
• Act as the primary financial interface for banks, financial institutions, auditors and regulatory authorities
• Manage relationships with clients, investors and shareholders, ensuring transparent communication and effective resolution of complex issues

QUALIFICATION

• CA (SA) or similar professional qualification (essential)
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate business qualification (advantageous)
• Membership in good standing of a relevant professional body (e.g. SAICA)

• At least 10 years post-articles experience in the EPC environment
• Supported by at least 5 years' demonstrable experience in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director or equivalent), with proven decisive leadership qualities and experience across multiple business units or P&Ls
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with a Board, shareholders and external regulatory bodies at a senior level
• Practical experience applying IFRS 10 and IFRS 50
• Strong tax and cross-border (international) experience
• Proven experience in long-term forecasting
• Experience in intercompany and subsidiary management
• Proven experience in cash management

 COMPETENCIES

• Strategic financial management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex issues internally and with external stakeholders
• Technical financial proficiency

Knowledge

• Understanding of local and international financial regulations, compliance requirements and best practice in corporate governance
• Deep knowledge of IFRS 10 and IFRIS 15, local tax laws and other relevant financial regulations
• Understanding of capital investment decisions, funding strategies and cash flow management
• Expertise across all aspects of accounting, from operational accounting to comprehensive financial statements
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their role in financial data processing and reporting

Behaviours

• A natural brand ambassador, able to integrate and build relationships well across all levels of business
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics, especially in financial reporting and compliance
• Takes initiative and anticipates potential challenges or opportunities, preparing strategies to address them efficiently
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and ground level, with a genuine problem-solving mentality
• Ability to manage stress effectively and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of financial management and reporting
• Strong ability to work collaboratively across divisions and with external stakeholders to achieve business goals
• Sees the bigger picture and aligns financial management strategies with broader company objectives

Executive Leadership

• Strategic thinking and business acumen — connects financial detail to group strategy
• Change leadership — able to drive financial transformation across a multi-divisional structure
• Governance and ethics — anchors decisions in strong governance and ethical conduct
• Negotiation and influencing at a senior level with clients, financiers, regulators and shareholders
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with genuine executive presence and gravitas