Chief Financial Officer - Executive Level, Johannesburg

This is more than a finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a high-growth, innovation-led organisation operating at the intersection of technology and investment.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of EXCO, the Chief Financial Officer will lead financial strategy, governance and performance management across the business. The CFO will partner closely with the Executive Team to drive sustainable growth, optimise capital allocation and ensure financial integrity in a fast-paced, digitally driven environment.

The role requires a commercially astute and forward-thinking finance leader who can balance disciplined governance with entrepreneurial agility. You will provide forward-looking insights, scenario modelling and risk assessments to support investment decisions, expansion strategies and long-term value creation. The CFO will also play a central role in capital planning, investor engagement, fundraising initiatives and potential strategic transactions.

Our client is a dynamic, innovation-focused investment and technology business operating in high-growth sectors. With an entrepreneurial culture and a strong focus on scalable value creation, the organisation partners with founders and leadership teams to build sustainable, future-ready businesses.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to shape and execute overall business strategy

• Lead financial strategy aligned to short-, medium- and long-term objectives

• Oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

• Ensure accurate, transparent reporting in line with IFRS and regulatory standards

• Establish and track financial KPIs, dashboards and performance metrics

• Drive capital structure planning, liquidity management and funding strategies

• Lead investor relations, funding engagements and due diligence processes

• Oversee governance, risk management and internal control frameworks

• Serve as liaison to auditors, regulators, banks and legal advisors

• Build and develop a high-performing, future-ready finance team

• Champion financial systems optimisation, data integrity and scalable reporting capabilities

What You Bring

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional finance qualification

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business; MBA advantageous

• 10–15 years' senior financial leadership experience in technology, venture capital, fintech, digital platforms or other high-growth environments

• Demonstrated success in strategic financial leadership and capital raising

• Strong governance, compliance and risk management expertise

• Experience supporting scaling businesses, investment portfolios or M&A initiatives

• Deep commercial acumen and strong analytical capability

• Executive presence with high ethical standards and integrity

• A collaborative, influential leadership style with the ability to drive change

What Success Looks Like

• Sustainable financial growth and capital efficiency

• Strong cash flow management and funding readiness

• Robust governance and regulatory compliance

• High-quality financial insights enabling confident strategic decisions

• A capable, engaged and high-performing finance team