Overview
Divisional CFO Jobs in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Divisional CFO
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Divisional CFO
Recruiter:
Pillango Placements
Job Ref:
PTA003710/RC
Date posted:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Location:
PTA – East, South Africa
Salary:
1200000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Join a company whose core mission is to build businesses and ensure entrepreneurial success across a diverse portfolio, including manufacturing, transport, and mining.
As Divisional CFO, you’ll collaborate closely with the CEO and Board to guide the strategic direction, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across the organization.
POSITION INFO:
You'll oversee the financial management of multiple subsidiaries, ensuring compliance, governance, and profitability. This role requires a visionary leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Work with the CEO and Board to set and execute corporate strategy
- Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and timely financial reporting
- Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including SARS and CIPC
- Treasury & Capital Management: Manage cash flow, optimize capital structure, and lead funding initiatives
- Risk & Tax Management: Ensure tax compliance and address financial and operational risks
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead M&A strategy and integration processes
- Sustainability & Transformation: Drive B-BBEE and corporate responsibility initiatives
- Leadership: Manage the finance team, driving governance and succession planning
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CA(SA) or SAIPA registered
- 10+ years of experience in finance, with 5+ years in an executive role (CFO/FD)
- Proven experience in managing group structures and exposure to African or international markets advantageous
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen.
- Strong knowledge of South African regulatory environment.
- Leadership in complex organisations.
- Advanced financial analysis and decision-making.
- Stakeholder and board engagement.
- High ethical standards and governance focus.
- The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng but will be required to travel.
The proposed salary for the role is R100k – R150k per month – the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.