Group CFO

SUMMARY:
Businesses don't hire a Group CFO because everything is running perfectly. They hire one because they're preparing for something bigger. If you're energised by building finance functions, creating order from complexity, and steering a business through its next stage of growth, this is where your expertise will matter most.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a growing organisation within the renewable energy sector, is seeking an accomplished Group CFO to join the business on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on executive opportunity for a commercially minded CA(SA) who enjoys building finance functions, strengthening governance, and partnering with leadership to support a business during a critical stage of growth. With significant operational setup currently taking place, you'll play a key role in establishing scalable financial processes, implementing robust controls, and ensuring the finance function is positioned to support both current operations and future expansion. This is an opportunity for an executive who thrives in dynamic environments where strategic thinking is matched by operational execution. Leading a team of five direct reports, including Financial Accountants, Accountants, Creditors and a Project Accountant, you'll take ownership of management accounts, cash flow, financial reporting and the overall performance of the finance function. Working on Xero, you'll provide the financial leadership needed to create stability, visibility and commercial value across the organisation. What's in it for you? This is more than a fixed-term contract, it's an opportunity to influence the direction of a growing renewable energy business, build lasting financial foundations, and leave behind processes, systems and a finance team that will continue to deliver long after your assignment has been completed. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the Group finance function. Prepare and review monthly management accounts and executive reporting. Manage cash flow, forecasting and working capital. Establish and strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting processes. Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of five direct reports. Support business setup, finance process implementation and operational transformation. Partner with executive leadership to provide commercial and strategic financial insight. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and reporting requirements. Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: CA(SA) qualification is non-negotiable. Experience: 8-10 years' experience in a senior financial leadership role. Proven renewable energy industry experience is essential. Demonstrated success building or transforming finance functions. Strong experience with management accounts, cash flow management and executive reporting. Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary finance teams. Skills: Xero experience is essential. Advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong commercial and strategic acumen. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Apply now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Group Financial Management Financial Directors Executive Finance Leadership Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) Renewable Energy Finance Commercial Finance Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Treasury & Cash Flow Management Corporate Finance Financial Transformation Governance & Compliance Project Finance Shared Services Leadership 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. For more information, contact: Ofentse Hlatshwayo Researcher Connect with me on LinkedIn!