Chief Financial Officer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Quantum Change Full time

Our client in the **Payment Services** industry is looking for a **Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**,who will play a critical role in driving the financial success of their organization and will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, providing strategic financial leadership, and contributing to the overall growth and transformation of the company.

**Job Rationale**

The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is of paramount importance, serving as the financial compass and strategic navigator for the organization.

In the dynamic landscape of secure communications and payments, the CFO plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health, stability, and growth of the company.

With the responsibility to provide data-driven insights, craft comprehensive financial strategies, and balance short-term needs with long-term value creation, the CFO's guidance directly impacts the company's ability to thrive in a highly competitive industry.

Moreover, the CFO oversees critical aspects such as risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting, ensuring that all operations remain secure and compliant.

This role is instrumental in shaping the company's financial direction, fostering innovation, and contributing to the digital transformation journey, making it indispensable in the pursuit of our mission to empower businesses, facilitate growth, and turn digital ambitions into reality.

**Key Responsibilities**

1. Leadership and Strategy

**Insight-Driven Leadership**
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed financial decisions and provide actionable recommendations to the CEO and the Board.
- Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and proactively address financial challenges and opportunities.

**Strategic Financial Planning**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's mission and objectives.
- Collaborate with the executive team to set financial goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with the company's vision.

**Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Value**
- Manage short-term financial requirements while strategically planning for long-term financial sustainability and growth.
- Implement financial strategies that balance immediate needs with long-term value creation.

2. Risk Management and Compliance
- Set the risk appetite for the business and establish risk management frameworks.
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Transformation and Innovation
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive transformational change within the finance department and contribute to the company's overall digital transformation journey.

4. Payments and Financial Operations

**Financial Strategy for Payments**
- Develop and implement financial strategies specific to the payments industry.
- Optimize transaction processing costs, manage interchange fees, and explore new revenue streams within the payment ecosystem.

**Payment Processing Oversight**
- Oversee the financial aspects of payment processing.
- Ensure the security and compliance of payment transactions, monitor chargebacks, and collaborate with payment processors.

**Compliance and Regulatory Management**
- Stay updated on payment industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).
- Ensure the company's adherence to these standards and manage regulatory filings and audits related to financial operations.

**Treasury Management**
- Manage the company's liquidity, optimize cash flow, and oversee treasury functions, including cash management, investments, and working capital.
- Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure favourable terms for banking services.

**Financial Reporting and Analysis**
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and financial forecasts.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within the payment business.

**Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)**
- Evaluate potential M&A opportunities within the payments sector.
- Lead financial negotiations and post-acquisition financial management.

**Payment Technology Investment**
- Assess and recommend investments in payment technologies.
- Evaluate the ROI of technology investments and their impact on the company's financial performance within the payments domain.

**Cost Management**
- Implement cost-control measures and strategies to optimize operational expenses within the payment processing ecosystem.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in payment processing.

5. Investor Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

**Capital Planning and Funding**
- Develop capital allocation strategies, manage capital budgets, and explore funding options for expansion and growth initiatives in the payments sector.

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