Chief Financial Officer

Reference: CTF024088-LR-1Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking to play a strategic role within a growing organisation? This opportunity offers the chance to partner closely with executive leadership, drive financial performance, and support business growth across a multi-entity environment. Duties & Responsibilities Company and Job Description:Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership across the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, commercial decision-making, reporting, governance, and supporting operational performance across multiple entities.This role is ideal for a hands-on finance executive who enjoys partnering with leadership teams and influencing business outcomes beyond traditional finance responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes Partner with executive leadership on strategic business decisions Manage project profitability, cash flow, and working capital Oversee financial performance across multiple entities and operations Manage treasury, banking relationships, and financial risk Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation, audit, and governance requirements Support commercial decisions relating to projects, contracts, and investments Strengthen financial controls, systems, and reporting processes Travel to regional operations as required Job Experience and Skills Required:Qualification: CA(SA) or CIMA qualification Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance leadership role Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, mining, contracting, or project-based environments Strong project accounting, contract costing, and profitability experience Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity operations Strong commercial and strategic finance exposure Skills: Strong commercial and business acumen Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities Strong financial reporting and analytical skills Ability to influence strategic and operational decision-making Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities Hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment Apply Now! For more exciting finance jobs, jobs in finance, financial jobs, financial vacancies, accountant jobs, accounting jobs, Financial Accountant jobs, Management Accountant jobs, Financial Controller jobs, and commercial finance opportunities, please visit: www.communicate.co.za/finance-recruitmentI also specialise in recruiting the following finance professionals: Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) Financial Managers Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Controllers Finance Business Partners Group Accountants Commercial Finance Professionals If you have not had any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and considered for future suitable finance opportunities. Package & Remuneration R 850 000 - R 1 200 000 - Annually