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.

Qualifications:

6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; VP of Finance, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Manager level preferred.
Strong FP&A, financial modeling, and M&A experience is required.
Solid grasp of accounting principles; CPA or equivalent is a plus.
Proven ability to manage multiple sets of books for multiple entities or portfolio companies.
Skilled in building and delivering executive-level financial reports.
Hands-on and resourceful, with a startup or high-growth environment mindset.
Experience working with or managing external accounting firms.
Proficiency in financial software, Excel/Google Sheets, and modern reporting tools.

Nice to Have:

Experience working in PE/VC-backed businesses or in a holding company structure.
Exposure to ERP implementations or financial systems scaling.
Familiarity with equity management and cap table reporting.

Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788