Finance Director Jobs in Johannesburg

A full-time Finance Director is wanted in Johannesburg for a commercial and digital business. This senior role suits a finance leader who enjoys improving how a business operates, understanding what drives its profitability and using technology to make finance smarter.

About the company and the work

The vacancy is advertised through Executive Placements. The business is commercially driven and is looking to expand into other African markets, so flexibility to travel when required is important.

Role details and duties

This is a full-time Finance Director (Commercial & Digital) position based in Johannesburg. The role operates confidently at Board and senior leadership level while remaining hands-on and close to the detail, balancing financial discipline with growth ambitions.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the source advertisement are listed here:

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualified, with strong commercial finance, cost and management accounting, and financial modelling experience
• Understanding of profitability, cost drivers, margins and unit economics, with the ability to translate numbers into practical business decisions
• Experience in a technology, data, fintech, subscription or other commercially driven environment; experience beyond these sectors will be considered where commercial and systems exposure is relevant
• Led or contributed to finance transformation, ERP or systems implementation, reporting automation or analytics initiatives
• Curious about how technology and AI can improve financial reporting, analysis and decision-making, and comfortable putting new ideas into practice
• Able to operate confidently at Board and senior leadership level while remaining hands-on and close to the detail
• Enjoys building, improving and challenging the status quo rather than simply maintaining established processes
• Strong commercial mindset, balancing financial discipline with growth ambitions
• Flexibility to travel when required, as the business expands into other African markets

Where to find and apply safely

Use the Apply button on this page to go directly to the original Gumtree listing for this vacancy. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job.

Practical tips

Before you apply, prepare examples of commercial finance work you have led, including profitability analysis, finance transformation or ERP projects. A CV that shows your Board-level exposure and your technology curiosity will help the recruiter assess your fit quickly.

How the process works

Applicants should apply through the original listing linked from this page and follow the instructions given there. The recruiter will contact shortlisted candidates about the next steps.

Important information

This post is provided for information only. Details such as the employer, location and job type are taken from the original advertisement, and the final decision rests with the employer. Always confirm the details on the original listing before you apply.

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