Group CFO

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF021627/Bri

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

2 500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Step into a key leadership position where you’ll define financial direction, accelerate growth, and help steer the future of a listed organization. As the Group CFO, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Board to shape capital strategy, manage risk, and drive overall performance. This is your chance to lead a high-performing finance team, enhance governance, and deliver sustainable value. We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic leader with insight and drive to make a meaningful difference.

POSITION INFO:

Lead the development and execution of group-wide financial strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives
Oversee consolidated reporting, forecasting and budgeting, providing accurate insight for executive decision-making
Drive effective cash management, capital structuring, and investment decisions to optimize financial health and shareholder value
Manage financial risk, governance frameworks and compliance across all business units
Provide oversight of tax, audit, treasury and insurance functions, ensuring regulatory and stakeholder requirements are met
Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, building succession pipelines and enhancing organizational capability
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate commercial opportunities, drive growth, and strengthen investor relations
Ensure IT and financial systems are robust, modern, and enable efficient, real-time financial and operational reporting

Skills & Experience:
CA(SA) OR CIMA qualified
At least 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience
Renewable energy, Mining, Construction, Manufacturing or equivalent industry experience
Significant exposure at executive or board level within complex, JSE listed organizations
Strong track record in strategic financial planning, capital management, and leading large finance teams
Deep knowledge of IFRS, corporate governance, and risk management best practices
Proven ability to influence at senior levels, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Demonstrated success in leading transformation and driving organizational performance

Qualification:
CA(SA) OR Fully Qualified ACMA, CGMA with CIMA

Contact BRITNEY HATTINGH on , quoting the Ref: CTF021627.

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