Job Description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Location: Cape Town
Industry: Digital / Technology

A leading organisation is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and drive performance during a period of digital transformation.

This is a high-impact executive role suited to a commercially astute leader who can partner with senior leadership, optimise financial performance, and support long-term business growth in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for shaping and executing the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, and providing strategic insight to support transformation and growth.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Financial Leadership

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  Leading financial strategy aligned to business transformation and growth objectives
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  Partnering with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making
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  Driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
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  Providing financial insight to support business development and innovation initiatives

Financial Management & Performance

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  Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across all business units
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  Monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation
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  Managing capital allocation and cash flow to support strategic priorities
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  Driving cost optimisation while maintaining investment in key growth areas

Governance, Risk & Compliance

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  Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
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  Managing financial risk through robust internal controls and risk frameworks
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  Overseeing audit processes and ensuring alignment with best practices
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  Supporting internal audit and risk management functions

Stakeholder Management

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  Managing relationships with shareholders, banks, auditors, and external stakeholders
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  Providing financial reporting and insights at board and executive level
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  Supporting strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestments, and investments

Leadership & Team Development

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  Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
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  Driving a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
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  Building capability within the finance function to support business growth

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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  CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification
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  MBA or advanced degree (advantageous)
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  10–15 years' progressive financial leadership experience
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  Prior experience as CFO or Finance Director
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  Proven track record in strategic financial planning and transformation
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  Experience within media, technology, or digital environments (advantageous)
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  Strong expertise in:
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    Financial strategy and performance management
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    Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
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    Financial modelling and data analysis
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    Business restructuring and transformation initiatives
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  Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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  Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional teams

WHO YOU ARE

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  A strategic and commercially driven executive
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  A strong leader with the ability to influence at board level
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  Highly analytical with strong financial and business acumen
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  A change leader who thrives in transformation environments
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  Decisive, resilient, and performance-focused
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  A collaborative partner to executive leadership

WHY THIS ROLE

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  Executive-level role with significant strategic impact
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  Opportunity to lead financial strategy during digital transformation
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  High visibility with board, shareholders, and senior leadership
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  Exposure to complex, evolving business models
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  Opportunity to shape long-term growth and sustainability