Chief Financial Officer; CFO
Job in
East London, 5201, South Africa
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Sheldon Recruitment and Selection
Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, CFO, Corporate Finance, Financial Consultant -
Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- NQF level 9 qualification such as masterâ s in business administration or finance OR
- Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent
- A minimum of 10 years of working experience in finance of which 5 years must be in a senior leadership role
- Deep understanding of commercial operations and/or business financial turnaround
- Strong ability to link financial strategies to operational and strategic goals
- Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
- Strong understanding of activity based and standard costing methods
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory standards & SA Legislation
- Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis
- Financial strategy & leadership â develop/implement financial strategies; collaborate and provide financial insight; lead budgeting process; optimize financial performance; implement systems
- Financial planning & analysis â Lead budgeting / forecasting; monitor financial performance and key metrics; analyse cost drivers; evaluate investment projects; drive profitability
- Financial operations & reporting â financial reports; oversee accounting function, tax aspects and cash flow management; working capital requirements; AFS; manage financial operations; drive profitability and scalability
- Risk management/compliance â identify/mitigate financial risks; manage strategies and systems; oversee audits
- Cost & revenue management â monitor/control operating costs; optimize efficiency; analyse cost variances and implement corrective measures; oversee rental income streams; facilitate loan collections
- Team leadership & development â oversee finance team; build/lead supply chain team; mentor
- Strategic growth activities â evaluate growth opportunities; lead/support due diligence; drive funding initiatives; prepare reports and presentations
- Technology & systems optimization â oversee software and ERP systems; drive digital transformation
Salary:
Market related
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