Monday, October 27, 2025

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Ready to Lead Finance at a Growing Pan-African Business?This is a rare opportunity to step into a Head of Finance role with a high-growth, purpose-led services group. If you’re a finance leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, hands-on environments this could be your next big adventure.Who they are:A people-first consulting firm operating across Africa, delivering services to the mining sector. With impressive year on year growth a footprint in multiple African countries, they're now looking for a financial leader to help drive their next chapter.What the Role is AboutYou’ll take full ownership of the group’s finance function, from stabilising current operations to driving strategic transformation. This is a career-defining opportunity to modernise systems, support commercial growth, and grow into the CFO role.Key ResponsibilitiesLead financial operations across multiple African entities.Prepare group financials, manage tax compliance, and implement internal controls for all group entities.Optimise systems and automate processes for better insight and efficiency.Support cross-border structuring and multi-currency operations.Collaborate with founders on strategy, expansion, and new ventures.What We’re Looking ForCA(SA) / CIMA5-10 years post articles experience in finance leadership, ideally with African market exposure.Proven experience in financial reporting, systems, and process improvement.Skilled in international tax, FX, intercompany structures, and compliance.High EQ, commercial mindset, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude.What’s In It for YouOpportunity to grow into a CFO role in a scaling business.Work alongside an experienced, loyal leadership team.Flexibility and autonomy in a purpose-driven, non-corporate environment.Meaningful work with real impact across Africa’s resource sector.If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch! Follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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