Overview
Head of Finance Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Head of Finance
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Head of Finance
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFC024634/Char
Date posted:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Head of Finance – JHB South
Join a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing group in a high-impact leadership role as a Financial Controller
POSITION INFO:
This opportunity offers exposure to strategic decision-making, operational finance, commercial insight, and business transformation within a fast-paced environment. As the Finance Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and partner closely with the CEO, Board, and operational leadership teams. You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance, and finance operations while contributing toward strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and long-term growth objectives. Duties: Leading the full finance function across multiple entities within the group Overseeing annual financial statements, audits, tax compliance, and governance Managing monthly reporting, management packs, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Driving cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and cost optimisation initiatives Supporting mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and financial modelling activities Managing debtors, creditors, treasury, inventory, payroll oversight, and operational finance processes Partnering with operations, sales, merchandising, and finance teams to align strategic targets Education and experience: CIMA (Completed) 5-7 years post-qualification finance experience within a manufacturing environment Experience managing finance operations across multiple entities Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Junior Accountant Accounting Assistant Accounts Clerk Bookkeeper Debtors Clerk Creditors Clerk Finance Administrator If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Charmian Scheepers Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!