Cluster CFO (Services Industry)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003258/OnkM

Date posted:

Friday, March 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

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 the 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 an 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 the executive level and steer the financial direction of a complex group, this conversation is worth having.

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- Financial Managers
- Financial Accountants
- Management Accountants
- Financial Controllers
- Cost Accountants
- Payroll
- All Finance C-suite roles
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
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/onkutlwile-mositi-a9531a204

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