Finance Executive

Finance Executive

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NPr003734/MonB

Date posted

Friday, May 8, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

Salary

800000 Annually

SUMMARY

The company is a leading security services provider based in Durban, South Africa. As a family office-owned company, they have a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Their vision is to reposition the business through strategic acquisitions and the creation of a holding company structure. The client offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced FD to play a key role in driving growth and innovation. They benefit from the leadership of an executive chairman with a proven track record in entrepreneurship and senior leadership roles within the security industry.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals of creating a holding company structure and acquiring additional businesses.
• M&A Leadership: Lead the process of identifying, evaluating, and integrating potential acquisitions to enhance the company's service offerings and market presence.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds for acquisitions, investments, and operational needs.
• Data-Led Decision Making: Lead the data analytics team to identify, evaluate, and communicate data-driven insights to the operational team, leveraging the company's market-leading position.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with the company's expansion and acquisition strategies.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a proven track record of financial leadership and strategic decision-making (minimum 5 years of experience post audit).
• Experience in a decentralised holding company or similar environment, with a strong understanding of acquisition strategies and integration processes.
• Demonstrated success in managing cash flow and financial risk in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience with annuity revenue is preferred but not required; willingness to learn and adapt to new business models is essential.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work closely with an executive chairman who brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and industry expertise to the table.
• Potential for national expansion and the autonomy for branch-level growth, creating exciting opportunities for individual and business development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, where innovation and initiative are encouraged and rewarded.
• Emphasis on data-driven decision-making, providing a platform for leveraging data analytics to inform and shape an effective financial strategy for the business.

If you’re looking for responsibility, exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results, this role will stretch you; and reward you.

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