Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788

Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) -

Job Title : Head of Finance (Acting CFO)

Location : Remote, offshore. Open to candidates from LATAM and / or South Africa.

Reports To : Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Type : Full-Time (Permanent Hire)

Role Overview :

We are looking for a highly capable and hands-on Head of Finance to lead our financial operations during a critical growth phase. This individual will initially serve as the Acting CFO , establishing and owning key finance functions, with the intent to transition into a senior accounting or financial management role after a permanent CFO is hired.

This is a pivotal role for a startup-minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and has a solid background in FP&A, reporting, M&A transactions, and operational finance. Experience working across multiple entities or portfolio companies is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as Interim CFO , owning all finance functions and strategy in partnership with the COO.
• Lead M&A modeling, due diligence, and transaction support for prospective acquisitions or exits.
• Oversee bookkeeping and financial management of portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build, maintain, and optimize internal financial reporting systems and dashboards across all entities.
• Partner with external accountants and auditors; serve as internal point of contact for all third-party finance vendors.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow models, and key financial metrics.
• Create investor-ready financial reports and presentations as needed.
• Support financial onboarding and integration of new acquisitions into the portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership to provide insights and drive decision-making through data.

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