Cluster CFO (Services Industry)

SUMMARY:
Take the Lead at the Highest Level

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a prominent player within the tourism sector, operating across borders and driving significant commercial value.
They are seeking a Cluster Chief Financial Officer with the depth, agility and leadership presence to manage complexity, guide strategic direction and deliver sustainable growth.
This role calls for a seasoned executive who thrives in multi-entity environments and brings clarity, control and momentum at scale.
As Cluster CFO, you will operate as a strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing financial stewardship across a diverse portfolio. This is a highly engaged executive role where finance is integral to decision-making, governance and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the CEO, contributing meaningfully to business leadership and strategic planning
- Identify, assess and mitigate financial and strategic risks proactively
- Lead and support mergers and acquisitions, from evaluation through to integration
- Ensure legal, regulatory and statutory compliance across multiple entities
- Design and maintain robust internal controls and enterprise risk frameworks
- Oversee internal and external audit processes
- Manage accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Optimise working capital and cash flow management
- Oversee taxation matters and consolidated group reporting

Candidate Profile:
- CA(SA) qualification is essential
- 10–12 years’ experience in financial management, including at least 5 years at executive level
- Proven senior leadership capability with strong people management experience
- Services industry exposure is non-negotiable
- Significant mergers and acquisitions experience
- Exposure to Board of Directors engagements
- Advanced understanding of multi-entity consolidated financial reporting
- Commercially astute, decisive and influential, with strength beyond technical expertise

This is not a maintenance-focused CFO role. It is an opportunity to shape strategy, manage risk, drive scale and influence outcomes within a fast-paced tourism organisation.If you are ready to operate at executive level and steer the financial direction of a complex group, this conversation is worth having.
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If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for consideration against future suitable opportunities.

For further information, contact:
Onkutlwile Mositi
List Builder: Finance & Supply Chain
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