Financial Services

Cfo

Blue Recruiting·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesFull TimeOnsite
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About this role

  • An established, Africa-focused business is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function and support its continued growth. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the CFO will oversee financial strategy, planning, reporting, governance and control across a multi-jurisdictional operation. The role will play a key part in driving business performance, optimising asset utilisation and rental yields, managing cash flow and working capital, and supporting investment and capital allocation decisions. The successful candidate will bring a CA(SA) or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification, together with approximately 10 years or more of progressive finance experience and proven senior leadership capability. Experience in an asset-intensive, rental, infrastructure, property or similarly commercial environment would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of multi-currency financial management, financial controls, ERP systems and advanced Excel is important. Experience with Sage X3, SAP or comparable platforms would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, hands-on and comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment. They should have the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead and develop a finance team, strengthen processes and translate financial information into practical business decisions. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to make a meaningful contribution to the commercial performance and growth of an established African business.

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Company

Blue Recruiting

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 30, 2026

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