- Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA).
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant financial management experience.
- Experience in agricultural, manufacturing, logistics, or operational environments highly advantageous.
- Experience with financial modelling and business evaluations
- Experience in managing financial teams.
- Advanced financial analysis.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Financial modelling.
- Performance management and KPI development.
- Risk management and internal control.
- IFRS and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
Financial Leadership and Group Control
- Lead the financial function across the Operations Division, ensuring effective financial management, control, and governance.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and reliable monthly and annual financial reporting, including consolidation of relevant entities.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and regulatory requirements, and implement best-practice financial controls.
- Partner with divisional and executive management, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive profitability, growth, and informed decision-making.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Group objectives, including evaluating the financial viability of projects, capital expenditure, investments, expansion, and new business opportunities.
Financial Reporting and Performance Management
- Lead monthly management reporting and analyse financial results, KPI's, trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop meaningful management dashboards and performance reports, providing financial feedback to executive management and Boards.
- Promote data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.
Operational Financial Support
- Support operational management with cost management, profitability analysis, and productivity and efficiency measurement.
- Analyse operational performance and drive initiatives that improve operating margins, returns, and overall efficiency.
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning
- Lead the annual Operations Division budgeting process and coordinate financial forecasting and scenario planning.
- Monitor performance against approved budgets, identify and manage financial risks, and support long-term strategic planning.
Cash Flow, Financing, and Working Capital
- Monitor divisional cash flow, financing requirements, and working capital to ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
- Support financing applications and engagement with financial institutions, while working closely with Treasury on financing and liquidity management.
Inventory and Asset Management
- Ensure effective control of inventory, fixed assets, and capital expenditure.
- Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence risks, and evaluate returns on capital investments and infrastructure projects.
- Maintain appropriate controls over physical assets.
Risk, Control, and Compliance
- Identify and manage financial and operational risks and ensure compliance with Group policies, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor internal controls and support internal and external audits.
- Foster a strong control environment and culture of ethical financial management.
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Operations finance team, promoting high performance, accountability, and collaboration with operational management.
- Develop future financial leaders and ensure effective succession planning within the division.
Business Development and Strategic Projects
- Evaluate new business opportunities, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives through robust financial modelling and business cases.
- Support due diligence processes and lead or contribute to strategic projects across the Operations Division.