Financial Director (IFRS 17 knowledge)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr002979/EHo

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

2100000 Annually

SUMMARY:
If leading strategy, shaping governance and building a high-performance finance engine from the ground up excites you, this Financial Director role in Johannesburg North is calling your name! Board seat included. Impact guaranteed.

POSITION INFO:
Join a forward-thinking Insurance organisation operating in Johannesburg North, offering a hybrid working model and the rare opportunity to build, influence and transform a finance function within the framework of a larger corporate group. As the Financial Director, you will be the top finance authority for the business unit, responsible for financial strategy, controls, performance, governance and long-term financial health. While supported by group structures and frameworks, you will have the autonomy to shape your department, elevate processes, modernise systems and lead the finance team into its next evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial strategy, governance and policy implementation across the business unit
Oversee financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
Drive financial modelling, FP&A, data insights and commercial evaluations for strategic decision-making
Ensure strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, IFRS alignment (including IFRS 17) and risk management
Lead financial information systems, automation projects and process optimisation initiatives
Manage accounting, cost control, payroll and financial operations in line with group frameworks
Provide business advice, commercial insight and strategic direction to executives, including at the Board level
Build, lead and develop a high-performance finance team while shaping a modern, scalable finance function

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) qualified (non-negotiable)
12 to 15 years post-articles experience (majority in insurance) - non-negotiable
Minimum 7 years people management experience leading large finance teams
Proven experience in financial leadership, strategy, governance and building finance functions
Strong IFRS, with IFRS 17 knowledge essential
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, modelling, financial reporting and risk identification
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to partner at an executive and board level
A hands-on leader; someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and building processes, structure and capability

If you’re ready for a role where your leadership shapes the organisation’s financial future and your voice matters at the boardroom table, this is your next strategic move!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

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.

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Elzette Hood
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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