Finance Executive

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003738/LinW

Date posted:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:
If you lead financial strategy with confidence and enjoy shaping businesses at an executive level, this Finance Executive role could be your next defining move.

POSITION INFO:
If you’re a commercially astute CA(SA), who thrives in leadership, governance, and strategic decisionâmaking, this Durbanâbased opportunity offers influence, scope, and longâterm impact.

A wellâestablished organization operating in a complex, growthâfocused environment, based in Durban, is seeking a finance professional to lead the finance function at an executive level. This role is responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, and partnering closely with senior leadership to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

The position suits a handsâon yet strategic finance leader who is comfortable balancing Boardâlevel reporting with operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide executive leadership of the full finance function, ensuring financial integrity and governance.
Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
Oversee annual financial statements, audits, and statutory compliance (IFRS).
Manage cash flow, funding structures, and capital allocation.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
Engage with external stakeholders, including auditors, financiers, and regulators.
Strengthen risk management, controls, and financial reporting frameworks.
Lead, mentor, and develop the senior finance team.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) qualification (essential).
Significant seniorâlevel finance experience, operating in a CFO or Finance Executive capacity.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven IFRS expertise.
Demonstrated ability to operate at an executive and Board level.
Strategic, commercially minded, and confident decisionâmaker.
Experience in complex, operational, or multiâentity environments would be advantageous.

Apply now!

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For more information, contact:
Lindi Will
Researcher: Finance
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