Job Description

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Shape the strategy. Lead the commercial edge.
This is a strategic finance leadership role for a commercially astute executive with deep experience in the Telecommunications, Internet Service Provider, or Data Centre sectors. If you thrive at the intersection of pricing, partnerships, and performance-and want to lead a high-value business unit with over 2 billion in turnover-this is your next career move.
About the Role
You'll drive financial and commercial outcomes across a fast-scaling infrastructure business. This is not a traditional reporting finance role-it requires a hands-on leader who partners closely with executive leadership, supports M&A activity, and manages large-scale system transitions. You'll report to the South African and partner directly with the MD of the business.
What You'll Do
Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and commercial structuring
Oversee pricing, deal modelling, scenario and sensitivity analysis
Act as a commercial advisor on vendor negotiations and client SLA structuring
Manage finance operations across African entities (no travel required)
Direct a system migration from Oracle to SAP
Support potential disposals and broader M&A activity
Build and mentor a high-performing team of 16+ finance professionals
Ensure governance, risk, compliance, and financial performance reporting
What You Bring
Strong financial leadership experience within Telco, ISP, or related infrastructure sectors
Deep commercial acumen and a proven track record in pricing and deal support
Exposure to M&A, systems migration, and strategic planning
Experience leading multi-entity operations in Africa (travel not required)
Expertise in Excel modelling, scenario analysis, and BI tools
A Bachelor's degree in Finance or related ( advantageous but not required)
Leadership style that fosters accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration
What Success Looks Like
Financial strategy aligned with business growth and market shifts
Strong executive partnership delivering measurable commercial outcomes
Streamlined finance operations and successful SAP implementation
High-performing team culture with clear development pathways

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