Head of Finance

SUMMARY:
A valued, long-standing client is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to join their leadership team. This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment where customer experience and operational excellence are key drivers of success.
As Head of Finance, you will shape and execute financial strategy, provide critical insight to support executive decision-making, and lead a high-performing finance function that enables sustainable growth.
If you’re ready to step into a strategic leadership role, we’d love to hear from you—please share your CV to learn more.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Lead the finance function end-to-end, ensuring strong governance, clear accountability, and a high-performance team culture Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly close, management accounts, and Group reporting requirements Continuously enhance financial controls, reporting standards, and scalable best-practice processes Partner with the executive team to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decisions and long-term planning Drive commercial performance, contributing to revenue growth, margin improvement, cost efficiency, and overall profitability Own the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, working closely with FP&A and senior finance stakeholders Evaluate growth opportunities, including new ventures, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives Translate financial data, KPIs, and industry trends into actionable insights and risk mitigation strategies Oversee treasury, cash flow, and financial risk, including liquidity optimisation and foreign exchange exposure Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, and advisors Skills & Experience: Minimum 8-10 years' experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role Proven executive leadership capability within complex, fast-paced environments Strong experience engaging with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders Exposure to Group-level reporting structures and stakeholder management Deep expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory frameworks Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling Solid experience in treasury, cash flow, and risk management Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business performance Qualification: CA(SA) - non-negotiable For more information connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.