Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially astute CA(SA) who can move beyond financial reporting and influence the strategic direction of a business? If you have a strong leadership track record, enjoy complex commercial decisions and can turn financial insights into business growth, this could be your next executive opportunity.

POSITION INFO:
An established industrial and technical solutions group is seeking an experienced CFO to lead its finance function and contribute to the broader commercial and strategic direction of the business. This is a high-impact leadership role combining financial management, commercial oversight, strategic projects and business partnering. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability, strengthen governance and support sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full financial management function, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Provide strategic financial insight to support executive decision-making Oversee financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance Drive commercial analysis, profitability reviews and performance improvement initiatives Partner with operational leadership to identify growth opportunities and improve business performance Oversee commercial and contractual matters, working with relevant legal and business stakeholders Lead strategic projects and support key business initiatives Evaluate investment opportunities, business cases and capital expenditure Lead, mentor and develop a large finance team Present financial performance, risks and strategic recommendations to executive leadership Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting through automation and AI-enabled solutions Job Experience and Skills Required Qualification: CA(SA) essential Experience: Minimum seven years' post-articles experience Proven senior financial leadership experience Experience managing large teams and multiple reporting lines Strong commercial finance and strategic business partnering experience Exposure to industrial, engineering, machinery, mining or related sectors advantageous Experience managing strategic projects and commercial initiatives Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel Strong financial modelling, analysis and reporting capabilities Experience with AI tools, automation or finance process optimisation advantageous Strong understanding of financial governance, commercial risk and business performance The Ideal Candidate A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen Confident influencing executives and operational stakeholders An accomplished leader who can develop and motivate large teams Decisive, analytical and solutions-driven Comfortable balancing strategic direction with operational detail Proactive in identifying opportunities, risks and process improvements Why Consider This Opportunity? Executive-level financial and commercial responsibility Opportunity to influence business strategy and strategic projects Broad exposure across finance, commercial matters and operations Leadership of a substantial finance function Additional benefits including a fuel card, performance bonus potential of approximately four to six times monthly CTC, and shares, subject to the applicable package structure Apply Now! If you're a CA(SA) ready to combine financial leadership with commercial influence and strategic decision-making, I'd love to hear from you. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in: Chief Financial Officer Financial Director Financial Management Commercial Finance Industrial Finance Strategic Finance Executive Finance Financial Leadership If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Eoudia Chadinha | Connect with me on LinkedIn!