HEAD OF FINANCE - R 1.3M - SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CPT
Description
Our client is a fast-growing financial services group operating in a specialised environment. They’re looking for someone who combines technical excellence with steady leadership — someone who can guide a finance team, raise the standard of delivery, and support the business with sharp commercial insight.
You’ll take ownership of the full finance function, develop
people, introduce structure, and partner closely with the executive team as
they scale. If you enjoy improving what’s already working, tightening what
isn’t, and becoming a central figure in a company’s next growth phase, this may
be the right fit.
- You’ll work directly with a CEO who understands business instinctively. He’s sharp, commercially minded and knows how to turn opportunities into real growth.
- This role places you alongside a COO who pushes hard, expects excellence, and drives the business at pace.
- You’re not a number-cruncher here. You’ll shape processes, set the tone for the finance team, and play a direct part in how the business grows.
- Lead
the full finance function, ensuring high-quality reporting, governance and
financial stewardship.
- Provide
clear guidance, structure, and accountability within the team.
- Partner
with executives to support business planning, modelling, scenario analysis
and long-term financial direction.
- Act
as a steady commercial voice in decision-making discussions.
- Mentor
and grow a finance team that delivers reliably and on time.
- Instil
discipline, consistency and high standards across reporting,
reconciliations and controls.
- Introduce
best-practice processes and provide the kind of leadership that gives
people direction and confidence.
- Oversee
monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and board-level
reporting.
- Ensure
accurate reconciliations, strong internal controls, compliance and
efficient treasury management.
- Improve
systems, reporting frameworks and workflows to support scale.
- Work
closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure financial
alignment and support new initiatives.
- Provide
insights that help the business assess risk, profitability, and
performance.
- Support product expansion, growth projects and
cross-functional decision-making
Requirements
- CIMA
qualification preferred
- 10+
years of experience in finance, with strong exposure to financial
services or related regulated environments.
- A
background that includes building teams, implementing structure, and
lifting the quality of outputs.
- A
calm, grounded leadership style that balances accountability with support.
- Solid
experience in financial reporting, planning, controls, compliance, and
operational finance.
- A
commercial mindset — someone who can see beyond the numbers and help shape
the business.
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