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Chief Financial Officer
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Chief Financial Officer
About the job Chief Financial Officer
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
Leading financial strategy aligned to business transformation and growth objectives
Partnering with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making
Driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
Providing financial insight to support business development and innovation initiatives
Financial Management & Performance
Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across all business units
Monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation
Managing capital allocation and cash flow to support strategic priorities
Driving cost optimisation while maintaining investment in key growth areas
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
Managing financial risk through robust internal controls and risk frameworks
Overseeing audit processes and ensuring alignment with best practices
Supporting internal audit and risk management functions
Stakeholder Management
Managing relationships with shareholders, banks, auditors, and external stakeholders
Providing financial reporting and insights at board and executive level
Supporting strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestments, and investments
Leadership & Team Development
Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
Driving a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Building capability within the finance function to support business growth
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Key requirements:
CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification
MBA or advanced degree (advantageous)
10–15 years' progressive financial leadership experience
Prior experience as CFO or Finance Director
Proven track record in strategic financial planning and transformation
Experience within media, technology, or digital environments (advantageous)
Strong expertise in:
Financial strategy and performance management
Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
Financial modelling and data analysis
Business restructuring and transformation initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
WHO YOU ARE
A strategic and commercially driven executive
A strong leader with the ability to influence at board level
Highly analytical with strong financial and business acumen
A change leader who thrives in transformation environments
Decisive, resilient, and performance-focused
A collaborative partner to executive leadership
WHY THIS ROLE
Executive-level role with significant strategic impact
Opportunity to lead financial strategy during digital transformation
High visibility with board, shareholders, and senior leadership
Exposure to complex, evolving business models
Opportunity to shape long-term growth and sustainability
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