Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lesedi Nuclear Services (Pty) Ltd is a multi-disciplinary EPC group operating across five divisions Nuclear, Oil, Gas & Power, Industrial, Renewables & Grid and Services, in South Africa and abroad. We operate in a highly technically complex environment, and we are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to steer the financial direction of the group at this level of complexity.

The CFO will have a broad mandate to oversee all financial aspects of the company across our divisional Profit & Loss (P&L) structures, serve as principal financial advisor to the CEO, EXCO and Board on all complex financial matters, and ensure that financial strategy aligns with our long-term objectives. This is a senior executive role and a standing seat on the Executive Committee, with regular interface into the Board and its sub-committees, shareholders, and financiers.

This strategic role demands not only financial acumen but also a willingness to go to ground level within divisions to identify areas of concern, a strong problem-solving mentality, and the executive leadership and interpersonal skills to manage complex issues both internally and with clients, shareholders and other key stakeholders while leading, developing and retaining a finance team of competent, high-performing professionals.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead all aspects of the company's financial functions across divisional P&Ls, including monthly financial reporting, revenue management and cost analysis
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Lead all aspects of the company's financial functions across divisional P&Ls, including monthly financial reporting, revenue management and cost analysis

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure legal and statutory compliance, including IFRS compliance, tax filings, STATS SA returns and B-BBEE audits
• Maintain diligent oversight of financial audits, CIPC duties and compliance with regulatory bodies including FICA and SARB

Strategic and Operational Finance

• Drive the treasury function, managing cash flow forecasts and the strategic management of debtors and creditors
• Evaluate and advise on new business opportunities, tenders and potential acquisitions, ensuring competitive pricing and optimal investment strategies

Leadership and Stakeholder Relations

• Lead, develop and performance-manage a finance team of competent professionals across the group, with a focus on capability-building and succession depth
• Act as the primary financial interface for banks, financial institutions, auditors and regulatory authorities
• Manage relationships with clients, investors and shareholders, ensuring transparent communication and effective resolution of complex issues

QUALIFICATION

• CA (SA) or similar professional qualification (essential)
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate business qualification (advantageous)
• Membership in good standing of a relevant professional body (e.g. SAICA)

EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years post-articles experience in the EPC environment
• Supported by at least 5 years' demonstrable experience in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director or equivalent), with proven decisive leadership qualities and experience across multiple business units or P&Ls
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with a Board, shareholders and external regulatory bodies at a senior level
• Practical experience applying IFRS 10 and IFRS 50
• Strong tax and cross-border (international) experience
• Proven experience in long-term forecasting
• Experience in intercompany and subsidiary management
• Proven experience in cash management

COMPETENCIES

Skills

• Strategic financial management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex issues internally and with external stakeholders
• Technical financial proficiency

Knowledge

• Understanding of local and international financial regulations, compliance requirements and best practice in corporate governance
• Deep knowledge of IFRS 10 and IFRIS 15, local tax laws and other relevant financial regulations
• Understanding of capital investment decisions, funding strategies and cash flow management
• Expertise across all aspects of accounting, from operational accounting to comprehensive financial statements
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their role in financial data processing and reporting

Behaviours

• A natural brand ambassador, able to integrate and build relationships well across all levels of business
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics, especially in financial reporting and compliance
• Takes initiative and anticipates potential challenges or opportunities, preparing strategies to address them efficiently
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and ground level, with a genuine problem-solving mentality
• Ability to manage stress effectively and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of financial management and reporting
• Strong ability to work collaboratively across divisions and with external stakeholders to achieve business goals
• Sees the bigger picture and aligns financial management strategies with broader company objectives

Executive Leadership

• Strategic thinking and business acumen connects financial detail to group strategy
• Change leadership able to drive financial transformation across a multi-divisional structure
• Governance and ethics anchors decisions in strong governance and ethical conduct
• Negotiation and influencing at a senior level with clients, financiers, regulators and shareholders
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with genuine executive presence and gravitas

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.