Financial Director

SUMMARY:
Step into a strategic leadership role where your financial expertise will shape the future of a high-growth, innovative business. If you are a visionary CA(SA) with proven experience at Finance Director or CFO level, this is your opportunity to take the reins in driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial governance.

POSITION INFO:
Join a forward-thinking, fast-scaling organisation at the forefront of its industry. As Financial Director, you will partner closely with the Group CFO and executive team to lead financial strategy, drive business performance, and provide commercial insight that accelerates growth. You’ll oversee financial stewardship, ensure regulatory compliance, manage investor-grade reporting, and enhance controls and processes for a resilient, future-ready finance function.
This role offers you the platform to make a visible impact — from implementing capital strategies and digital finance transformation, to coaching and developing the next generation of finance leaders. If you are driven by the challenge of scaling excellence in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to lead with influence, innovation, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, governance, and performance management to drive business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital management to ensure sustainability.
• Provide strategic input on commercial contracts, pricing strategies, and M&A opportunities.
• Champion robust financial controls, risk management, and compliance while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• CA(SA) qualification (essential); MBA/CFA advantageous.
• 10–15 years’ senior finance leadership experience, including at least 1.5 years at Financial Director or CFO level in a high-growth or complex business.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, capital structuring, ERP systems, modelling, and risk management.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial insights into business strategy.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.