CFO - Insurance

SUMMARY:
If you’re a commercially minded insurance finance executive who knows that solvency ratios, regulatory precision, and strategic decision-making can make or break an organisation, this confidential Chief Financial Officer opportunity could be your next career-defining move.

POSITION INFO:
Join a sophisticated insurance environment where strong governance, sustainable growth, and financial excellence are more than compliance requirements, they’re fundamental to the organisation’s long-term success.

Our client is a respected and rapidly evolving player within the insurance industry. This confidential executive opportunity will see the successful candidate partnering closely with the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders to shape the financial direction, stability, and future growth of the business.

As the CFO, you will take full ownership of the organisation’s financial strategy, regulatory compliance, capital management, and financial performance. The role requires a highly strategic leader who can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while also driving commercial insight and operational efficiency across the business.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, SAM requirements, and broader insurance legislation, while simultaneously supporting growth initiatives, business optimisation, and strategic expansion opportunities.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned insurance finance executive who thrives in highly regulated environments, enjoys influencing executive-level decision-making, and can confidently balance governance with commercial agility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the executive leadership team to shape and execute the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support business growth, pricing strategies, and product development initiatives.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS standards, including IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, as well as SAM and insurance regulatory frameworks.
• Manage statutory reporting obligations and maintain effective relationships with the Prudential Authority (PA) and FSCA.
• Drive capital adequacy, liquidity management, and solvency oversight within the SAM framework.
• Lead capital optimisation strategies and balance sheet management initiatives.
• Oversee treasury, taxation, audit engagements, and external funding relationships.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, internal controls, and enterprise-wide financial risk management practices.
• Collaborate closely with actuarial, compliance, risk, and audit teams to ensure alignment across the business.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance function.
• Present financial results, strategic insights, and business performance updates to the Board and executive committees.

• Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification (non-negotiable).
• Postgraduate qualification, such as an MBA, would be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ senior financial management experience within the insurance sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience operating at an executive or CFO level.
• Strong exposure to the South African insurance regulatory environment, including engagement with the PA and FSCA.
• Proven expertise in SAM, regulatory reporting, solvency management, and capital optimisation.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and insurance finance principles.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Boards, executive committees, and governance structures.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management capability.

• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Executive leadership and influence
• Governance and risk management orientation
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Decision-making capability
• Results-driven approach
• Integrity and professional judgement
• Change leadership and innovation
• Resilience and adaptability

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