Financial Director South Africa

SUMMARY:
Take on a high-impact Financial Director role within a global marketing organisation—while enjoying the freedom of a 100% remote working environment. If you're a commercially minded CA(SA) who excels in dynamic, creative, and client-focused settings, this is a rare opportunity to lead the full finance function from anywhere in South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a multinational marketing solutions company that partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. With operations across several continents, they specialise in delivering agile, on-site, and in-house creative and content solutions that seamlessly integrate into client environments.
As the Financial Director, you will lead the full finance function, drive financial strategy, and support commercial performance across global teams. This role offers unmatched flexibility with a fully remote setup, exposure to international markets, high-level commercial involvement, and the opportunity to operate within a fast-paced organisation that values innovation, digital excellence, and strategic thinking.
What’s in it for you?
A truly global platform, full remote flexibility, direct collaboration with executive leaders, and the opportunity to shape financial direction within an expanding and highly creative marketing group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full finance function including reporting, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Drive financial strategy, commercial insights, and performance optimisation across the organisation.
• Partner with executive and client-facing teams to support pricing, contract profitability, and revenue forecasting.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management across multiple regions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing remote finance team.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (Essential).
• Minimum 8+ years’ post-articles experience, including 3–5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Industry experience in marketing, media, advertising, digital services, or professional services (Advantageous).
• Strong commercial acumen within a project-based, client-centric environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial structures across multiple countries.
• Advanced systems knowledge and strong financial modelling skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote, fast-paced, high-growth international environment.