Financial Director - Durban
Durban
Today
Salary: Market related
Reports To: The Financial Director will report to the Managing Director and is a member of the Executive Committee. Overview: To provide financial advice and support to senior executives and to be responsible for the finance department that ensures compliance with accurate reporting. The role includes other support functions such as Information Systems , Procure...
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CFO
Johannesburg
Today
Salary: 1 500 000 Annually
My client is seeking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at Group level to support the finance function across multiple entities. This role is responsible for the consolidation and reporting of financial results, annual budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of monthly management accounts. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering insightful fin...
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Financial Director
Johannesburg
1 day ago
Exceptional businesses don't just need financial oversight—they need financial leadership.
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CFO
Pretoria
3 days ago
If you are ready to play a pivotal role in building a leading energy business from the ground up, we would like to hear from you.
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Chief Financial Officer
Midrand
5 days ago
A respected, family-owned organisation is looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (
cfo) to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance executive who thrives in dynamic, operational environments and enjoys partnering with leadership teams to drive sustainable growth. The successful candidate will bring a str...
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Chief Financial Officer / General Manager
Germiston
5 days ago
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CFO
Johannesburg
6 days ago
A leading South African group is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (
cfo) to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple entities within a dynamic logistics and production environment. This is a high-impact executive role, offering the opportunity to influence business strategy, drive growth, and partner with executive leadership.
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Administrative Assistant to the Financial Director
Pietermaritzburg
6 days ago
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Chief Financial Officer
Bela-bela
10 days ago
Salary: Annually
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (
cfo) to join a well-established, growing business. We're seeking a commercially minded, hands-on finance leader to drive financial strategy, enhance business performance, and support long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have executive leadership experience in the restaurant, QSR, FMCG, retail, hospitality, or...
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Chief Financial Officer
Bela-bela
10 days ago
Salary: 1 300 000 Annually
An established and highly successful privately owned group is seeking an experienced
cfo to join its executive team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a values-driven business with a strong entrepreneurial culture, extensive operations, and a diverse portfolio of companies. The organisation has experienced significant growth over the years and continues to expand its footprint across mu...
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Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Jobs in South Africa (Ultimate Guide)<
The role of chief financial officer (CFO), whether it be held in-house or outsourced to a virtual or fractional CFO, is now seen as more of an investment than an expense by forward-thinking businesses. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to CFO jobs in South Africa.
What does a CFO job in South Africa entail?
Business planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk and governance, and negotiations are all tasks that fall under the purview of a company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who is also responsible for their entire strategy planning, implementation, management, and operation of the financial division.
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What career opportunities are there for CFOs in South Africa?
The post of chief financial officer (CFO) may have been defined by large public organisations, but the chief financial officer position is becoming increasingly widespread in firms of all sizes, including small and medium-sized businesses.
This means there is ample opportunities for a wide range of CFO’s or acting CFO’s in South Africa. Every business no matter its size needs adequate financial planning to ensure that it can be successful.
How to get a CFO job in South Africa?
Choose your post matric qualifications carefully. Get as much financial experience as possible that can either be from work, studies or general reading.. Choose jobs that will help you learn more about financial matters so either work in the finance industry or the finance department of a company. Take on roles that will challenge your current skills. Reseach all the current accounting qualifications presently on offer in South Africa so you can plan your career carefully as the CFO role is the highest financial position in a company. Know the difference between a CA(SA), AGA(SA) and AT(SA) qualifications etc.
How to become a CFO
Obtaining the position of chief financial officer often requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or management. You will also may need a honours or master's degree or professional accounting credential (such as a CMA or CA(SA)), and around 10 years of work experience. It may take as long as 10 to 15 years to accomplish all of these, and ones studies and work can overlap in some cases.
According to Spencer Stuart's in-depth profile analysis of chief financial officers at the JSE Top 40, South Africa's largest publicly traded companies by market capitalisation, 90% of CFOs hold the Chartered Accountant accreditation. About one-quarter of chief financial officers (CFOs) hold advanced degrees (Masters, MBA or PhD).
Pros and cons of being a CFO
It takes hard work and commitment to rise to the position of CFO. An exceptional blend of academic training and practical experience is needed to fill the role of CFO. The path to CFO does not have any easy outs. In exchange for your time and energy, though, a corporation will provide you with a position that is critical to its further growth.
The CFO has access to details and decision-making processes that few other employees do. Work in this field comes with significant potential payoffs but also significant risks.
Being a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or a business owner that acts as their own CFO can be a very difficult position to be in, and the level of stress only increases as the size of the company you oversee grows.
Frequently asked questions
Is CFO a good career?
Yes. CFOs can work in many industries and companies. It allows you to handle a company's finances at the highest level and assist in other areas. It is also a gateway to becoming a chief executive officer.
Are CFOs in demand?
Yes. CFOs are increasingly filling the role of chief executive officer. The career path from CA (SA) to CFO and then CEO is wide open.
How much does a CFO earn?
In South Africa, a CFO can expect to earn a median annual salary of R 1 031 787.
