Strategic Financial Leadership Opportunity

20 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa EMPIRE RECRUITMENT Full time

Company Overview:

Empire Recruitment SA is partnering with a prestigious client in search of a highly skilled Chief Financial Officer to drive financial excellence and strategic growth.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in professional services, preferably with a tech-enabled focus, and demonstrated experience as a CFO in at least one PE-backed business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct responsibility for FP&A, Investor Relations, Pricing, and Budgeting functions/teams.
  • Preparing and presenting financial reports for equity investors.
  • Leading a strategic role in assessing synergies in M&A and ensuring synergy realization during acquisition integration efforts.
  • Improving financial processes, including A/R, A/P, and financial close processes.
  • Reviewing systems to optimize performance, reduce manual effort, and ensure reliable and timely financial data.
  • Developing client margin models and pricing strategies to drive market penetration and enhance margins.
  • Leading total company forecasting and budgeting processes.
  • Discussing compensation schemes to drive desired business performance, overseeing compensation and investment committees.
  • Overseeing compliance from a financial and process standpoint.
  • Cash management and balance sheet oversight.
  • Collaborating closely with the CEO and other key leaders, serving as a business partner in driving growth.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary range of $250,000 - $350,000 per annum, reflecting the seniority and complexity of the role.



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