Overview
Head of Finance Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Flair TM
Our client, a leading private education group, is seeking a Head of Finance / Finance Director to join their senior leadership team in Johannesburg North. This is a strategic role for an experienced finance professional with strong expertise in corporate finance, property management, investor relations, and financial governance.
About the Role:
The Head of Finance will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving financial integrity, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across the network. You will lead Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Accounting, Risk Management, and property financial oversight, ensuring robust governance while supporting expansion initiatives and capital funding strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide financial insight, budgeting, and strategic advice to support business planning, expansion, and investor decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and cost control initiatives across multiple campuses and properties.
- Oversee procurement, corporate finance, and risk management processes.
- Manage investor relations, Board reporting, and strategic financial communications.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance standards, including PFMA, Companies Act, and education-specific financial regulations.
- Implement finance systems, ERP, and technology solutions to optimize operational efficiency.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance, compliance, and procurement teams.
- Present management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial analysis to the executive team, Board, and investors.
Qualifications & Experience:
- CA(SA) preferred, or minimum BCom Accounting with 15+ years post-articles experience.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior finance roles, ideally in private education or property management.
- Proven experience with investor relations, corporate finance, property portfolio management, and budgeting oversight.
- Experience working with Boards, senior executives, and multi-site operations.
- Strong expertise in financial systems, reporting, compliance, and corporate governance.
Skills & Attributes:
- Commercially astute, strategic thinker, and operationally capable.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- High integrity with focus on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Deadline-driven, proactive, and resilient under pressure.
- Passion for education, finance transformation, and sustainable business growth.
Location: JHB North, Gauteng
Title: Head of Finance
Company: Flair TM
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: