Group Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:
Group Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Industry, Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a Leader in the Financial Services Industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a seasoned Group CFO to be based in their Johannesburg Offices.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• To drive financial execution and strategy within the SSA Region.
• To collaborate with the regional leadership team to ensure the successful implementation of business strategies, managing financial operations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• At minimum a CA(SA) or CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in senior financial management roles, with at least 3-5 years as a business FD or CFO.
• Experience working in a multinational matrix organization, specifically across Sub-Saharan African countries.
• Proficiency in corporate governance practices and commercial finance.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with industry/market dynamics and complex transactions
• Strong background in FP&A, controllership, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under tight deadlines.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a pivotal Strategic Business Partner to the leadership team.
• Work closely with the regional GM and leadership team to execute the regional strategy for business outcomes.
• Collaborate with business group CFOs and corporate function heads for effective financial planning, risk management, and performance analysis.
• Manage the overall regional finance function including FP&A, reporting, compliance, and operational execution.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, statutory audits, and tax requirements.
• Oversee JV partnerships, including board meetings and subsidiary boards of directors.
• Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Lead stakeholder management including customers, suppliers, partners, and government departments.
• Drive talent development and cultivate a culture of strong business partnering within the local team and business functions.

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WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO JOHANNESBURG IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED TO YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

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