Strategic CFO - Mining Growth & Finance Leader

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 272,000 - 545,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Equity options

Medical aid and retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent mining company near Klerksdorp, North West, in recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role demands strategic financial leadership, oversight of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and investor relations.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Finance/Accounting (MBA desirable), professional qualifications (CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA), and 10+ years in senior financial roles, with mining experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA desirable.
• CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10+ years in progressive financial leadership roles, mining experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and SA tax legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support long-term goals.
• Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll.
• Prepare annual budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and investments.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax laws, and regulatory standards.
• Lead relationships with banks, auditors, and investors.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Board and executives.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks with strong internal controls.
• Oversee M&A activity and strategic transactions.
• Drive cost efficiencies and operational improvements across the group.

Skills

Strategic leadership

IFRS knowledge

Cash flow optimization

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Investor relations

Risk management

Mergers & acquisitions

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Advanced Excel

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent mining company near Klerksdorp, North West, in recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role demands strategic financial leadership, oversight of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and investor relations.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Finance/Accounting (MBA desirable), professional qualifications (CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA), and 10+ years in senior financial roles, with mining experience preferred.