Agricultural Finance Manager | Strategic Budgeting & Growth

Babylonstoren; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in South Africa seeks a Financial Manager for Agriculture to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and strategic insights. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and 5-7 years of experience within agriculture. Responsibilities include financial planning, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring productivity and profitability through effective financial management and controls. This role is critical in supporting operational efficiency across the agricultural portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ financial management experience, preferably in agriculture.
• Proven experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Meticulous attention to detail in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgets and forecasts for agricultural operations.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights for production planning.

Skills

Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification

Financial management experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Tools

NetSuite

Sage X3

SAP

Job description

A leading agricultural firm in South Africa seeks a Financial Manager for Agriculture to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and strategic insights. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and 5-7 years of experience within agriculture. Responsibilities include financial planning, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring productivity and profitability through effective financial management and controls. This role is critical in supporting operational efficiency across the agricultural portfolio.