Chief Financial Officer at Boardroom Appointments

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