Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Healthcare and Retirement Villages

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Reporting Line: Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Works closely with: Boards of Management, Trustees, Audit and Risk Committees, and Senior Leadership Organisational scope: The CFO holds financial stewardship across a multi-entity, mission-driven portfolio, including: Multi-site aged care and residential services Life Right retirement villages, capital management, property operations Investment, property, and insurance structures – long-term asset stewardship and financial sustainability This role requires consolidated oversight across non-profit, foundation, trust, and property-based financial models, operating within strong governance and regulatory frameworks Role Purpose: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, and commercial foresight across the group. The role ensures long-term financial sustainability, strong controls, transparent reporting, and informed decision-making at executive and board level, while supporting organisational growth, development, and mission integrity. Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead and execute the group’s long-term financial strategy aligned to organisational mission and growth objectives Provide financial insight and modelling to support business expansion, new developments, and strategic initiatives Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to drive sustainability, efficiency, and value creation Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for Boards and Trustees Group Financial Management and Consolidation: Oversee consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across all entities Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Manage inter-entity funding flows, cost allocations, and shared services structures Ensure consistent financial policies, controls, and reporting standards across the portfolio Governance, Compliance and Risk: Ensure full compliance with: NPO and PBO legislation Trust and foundation governance requirements SARS, VAT, PAYE, and statutory obligations Lead audit processes across all entities and act as primary liaison with external auditors Maintain strong internal controls, risk frameworks, and financial governance structures Support Audit and Risk Committees with clear reporting and risk mitigation strategies Treasury, Investments and Capital Management: Oversee treasury management, cash flow, reserves, and liquidity planning Manage investment portfolios, insurance structures, and capital reserves Provide oversight of Life Right financial models, including refund liabilities and capital protection Support property-linked financial planning, refinancing, and long-term asset sustainability Board and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted financial advisor to Boards, Trustees, and Committees Prepare and present high-quality board packs, financial dashboards, and strategic reports Support decision-making with scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments Engage confidently with funders, donors, financial institutions, and professional advisors Systems, Controls and Process Improvement: Lead financial systems integration across entities (ERP, reporting, payroll, and controls) Improve efficiency, automation, and data integrity across finance functions Ensure scalability of financial systems to support growth and increasing complexity Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting quality Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team across multiple entities and sites Build strong succession, capability, and accountability within the finance function Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration Work closely with HR and Operations to align financial and operational performance Key Skills and Competencies: Technical and Professional: Strong expertise in: Consolidated group reporting Non-profit, foundation, and trust accounting Property-linked and capital-based financial models Investment, insurance, and treasury management Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning skills High level of regulatory, compliance, and governance literacy Leadership and Personal Attributes: Executive presence with confidence engaging Boards and Trustees Exceptional communication skills – able to simplify complex financial matters High discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement Comfortable operating in values-based, mission-driven environments Qualification and Experience: CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (essential) Minimum 10–15 years senior financial leadership experience, ideally across: Multi-entity or group environments Non-profit not essential, foundation, or property-linked structures Proven experience working closely with Boards, Audit Committees, and Trustees Experience in aged care, healthcare, property, or regulated environments (advantageous)  

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