Chief Financial Officer Pretoria

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

Are you an experienced financial executive with a passion for leading-edge strategies and driving financial performance? A premier Financial Services firm is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to join their executive team.

Provide strategic leadership on financial matters and oversee financial activities within the company, by providing professional and ethical financial practices and delivering an effective finance service offering that is aligned with business and Group Finance strategy; ensuring the sustained profitability of the business.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and direct the finance function within the company in support of business objectives:

  • Keep abreast of trends, legislation and best practices within the financial management field in order to optimize service offering and delivery.
  • Collaborate with senior management to formulate short and longterm strategic financial objectives and operating strategies for the business, in line with the overall business strategy of the company, as well as the overall financial strategy of the Group. Oversee the design of effective and efficient futuristic financial modeling in support of the business strategy and new business ventures.
  • Support the development of new business initiatives by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities, unpacking the financial implications and making recommendations regarding the financial viability of new business.
  • Evaluate and advise on the financial impact and requirements of long range planning, introduction of new products/business and regulatory environment to support the realization of the business strategy.
  • Provide executive management within the company, with advice on the financial implications of business activities, and provide consultative support to planning initiatives
- through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.

  • Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Contribute to the design and development of Group Finance strategies,
- policies and practices and oversee the implementation of finance strategies, policies and practices within the segment.

  • Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance functions (accounting, tax, capital management etc.) of the company, ensuring healthy financial management within the segment. Build and maintain effective business relationships with Group Finance in order to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements.
  • Establish and comply with finance governance principles and structures within the segments in line with finance best practice GAAP, IFRS etc.).
  • Manage and minimize the company's financial risk exposure by developing and maintaining systems of internal controls, liaising with Risk Management functions as appropriate.
  • Support the planning and management of internal audit activities in collaboration with the risk team.
  • Provide direction for continuous improvement efforts by managing the identification of opportunities, cost reduction, improvement and systems enhancement.
  • Understand the profitability and growth drivers for the business and ensure that the key insights are well understood by the management team.
  • Ensure that sound financial controls and practices are in place within the segment and in the respective products and solutions centre of excellence to ensure the segment deliver on its stated financial objectives.
Drive a client centric environment that focuses on best practice service delivery (Client Services):

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking and benchmarking and representation on related forums.
  • Define fair and innovative client service practices which build rewarding relationships, and allows team to provide exceptional client service.
  • Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to identify changing client needs and make recommendations to align service offering with client needs.
  • Contribute to a client service excellence culture which builds enduring relationships and allows team to provide exceptional client service.
  • Develop client service level agreements and standards in order to ensure clients receive clear and accurate information and are kept informed at all times.
  • Drive efforts to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
  • Incorporate client feedback into the enhancement of daily business processes and management operating systems.
  • Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Effectively lead team (People):

  • Create a positive work climate and culture to energize employees, give meaning to work, minimize work disruption and maximize employee productivity.
  • Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvem


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