Finance Executive

About the position

Can you defend profitability, secure cash flow and lead strategy like a financial tactician? If you’re a CA(SA) who thrives in high-stakes environments, sees opportunity in acquisitions and can turn financial data into battle plans for growth, this Finance Executive role is locked, loaded and ready for you!
Our client is a major player in the security and defence sector, based in Durban, operating in a fast-moving, high-responsibility environment where precision, strategy and leadership are mission-critical. They’re looking for a commercially sharp Finance Executive to partner with leadership at the highest level, driving financial strategy, supporting acquisitions, managing risk and ensuring the business remains financially resilient while scaling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the group’s financial strategy and performance objectives
• Drive M&A activity, including acquisition support and integration processes
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and financial risk across the business
• Translate financial data into actionable commercial insights and strategic decisions
• Oversee financial reporting, controls and governance frameworks
• Strengthen risk management practices and operational efficiencies
• Lead and develop finance teams while partnering with key stakeholders across the business

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• 5+ years’ post-audit experience
• Proven financial leadership and strategic decision-making capability
• Experience in a decentralised holding company or similar environment
• Strong understanding of acquisition strategies and integration processes
• Proven success in managing cash flow and financial risk
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn numbers into strategy
• Exposure to annuity revenue models advantageous, but not essential

If you’re ready to lead finance with precision, drive strategic growth and protect the commercial future of a major industry player, this could be your next mission-critical move.

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• Financial Managers
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• Cost Accountants
• Payroll
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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:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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Desired Skills:

• M&A
• CA(SA)
• acqusitions
• risk management