Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:
Are you an accomplished Finance Executive with deep engineering industry exposure, ready to drive strategy in a high-growth, multinational environment? This is your opportunity to lead the financial future of a pioneering African engineering group expanding across borders.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading engineering organisation renowned for delivering large-scale projects across Africa. With strong BEE objectives, ambitious expansion plans, and a footprint in multiple regions, they are seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to shape the financial and strategic direction of the business.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned finance leader who thrives in complex environments involving compliance, international tax, cross-border reporting, and strategic execution. You’ll partner directly with the CEO and Board to influence long-term growth, support operational excellence, and ensure the organisation remains competitive on a global scale.
As CFO, you will join a forward-thinking executive team, gain exposure to international markets, and lead a high-performing finance division driving continuous improvement and innovation.

This role offers exceptional strategic influence, cross-continental exposure, and the chance to leave a legacy in a fast-evolving engineering group.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full financial strategy, governance, and long-term planning of the organisation.
• Oversee group reporting, cross-border consolidations, and international tax compliance.
• Drive financial performance, operational efficiencies, and cost optimisation across multiple regions.
• Ensure compliance with BEE regulatory requirements, statutory reporting, and corporate governance standards.
• Provide strategic insight to the Board and executive team to support growth, expansion, and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary finance team while strengthening controls, systems, and processes.

• Education: Relevant finance degree (e.g., BCom, BCom Honours, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 15 years’ financial management experience, with at least 5 years at executive/leadership level in the engineering or project-based industries.
• Strong exposure to BEE, compliance, strategy formulation, and corporate governance.
• Proven experience handling international tax, cross-border reporting, and multinational group structures.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.