Head of Finance

A forward-thinking insurance organization based in Johannesburg North is seeking a high-caliber Head of Finance to take ownership of financial leadership at business-unit level. This is a rare opportunity to secure a Board seat , operate within a hybrid working model , and shape a finance function with real authority and autonomy, all within the strength of a larger corporate group.

As Head of Finance, you will be the senior financial voice of the business, responsible for strategy, performance, governance, and long-term financial sustainability. While supported by group frameworks, you will have the freedom to build, modernize, and elevate the finance function to world-class standards.

Your Strategic Impact :

• Set and drive financial strategy, governance frameworks, and policy implementation
• Lead financial performance through reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis
• Deliver high-impact financial modelling, FP&A, and commercial insights to guide executive decisions
• Ensure excellence in controls, compliance, risk management, and IFRS (including IFRS 17) alignment
• Champion systems transformation, process automation, and operational efficiency
• Oversee end-to-end financial operations, cost optimization, and payroll functions
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Executive team and Board
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance, future-focused finance team
Executive Profile :
• CA(SA)
• 1215 years post-articles experience
• A strong foundation in insurance is a must
• Minimum 7 years experience leading and developing large finance teams
• Proven track record in financial leadership, strategy, and building scalable finance functions
• Strong IFRS expertise, with IFRS 17 experience essential
• Commercially astute, with confidence and credibility to operate at Board and Executive level
• A hands-on, commercially minded leader who thrives on building structure from complexity

Your Next Strategic Move Starts Here

If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions shape the future of the business and your voice drives outcomes at Board level, then this is your opportunity to leave a lasting impact. Apply now!