Finance Executive

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003728/ClaG

Date posted:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Step into a strategic leadership role where your financial expertise will help shape growth, acquisitions, and long-term business transformation.

POSITION INFO:
A leading organisation within the security services sector is seeking an experienced Finance Executive to drive financial strategy during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This role offers exposure to strategic acquisitions, the development of a holding company structure, and close collaboration with executive leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling data-led decision-making, strengthening financial governance, and supporting national expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with long-term growth and holding company objectives
Lead mergers and acquisitions, including identifying, evaluating, and integrating new business opportunities
Oversee cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity for acquisitions, investments, and operations
Drive data-led decision-making by leading financial and analytics initiatives that support operational teams
Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies
Identify and mitigate the financial and operational risks associated with expansion and acquisitions
Provide strong leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation

Key Skills:

Strategic financial planning and execution
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) leadership
Cash flow and liquidity management
Financial risk assessment and mitigation
Data analytics and insight-driven decision-making
Executive and stakeholder communication
Leadership, team development, and change management
Strong commercial and business acumen

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
Minimum of 5 years' post-articles experience in a senior financial leadership role
Experience within a decentralised or holding company environment, including acquisitions and integrations
Proven track record of managing cash flow and financial risk in dynamic environments
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Experience with annuity revenue models advantageous but not essential
Adaptable and able to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business

Why Consider This Opportunity?:
This role presents a unique opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while playing a key role in business transformation and national expansion. Ideal for a strategic and entrepreneurial finance leader, the position offers autonomy, influence, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the organisation’s future direction.

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Chartered Accountants
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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:

Claire Gill

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