Chief Financial Officer

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2 000 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment organization is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to drive operational performance and lead financial strategy in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior leadership experience in FMCG or manufacturing, strong finance expertise, and exceptional leadership capabilities. The role is based in Springs, Gauteng, with an annual salary range of R2,000,000 to R2,500,000.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of senior leadership experience in FMCG, animal feed, perishable goods, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience running a business with strong finance expertise.
• Experience managing large teams and multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee operational performance across all business units.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.

Skills

Finance expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Operational acumen

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Job description

Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to drive operational performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee operational performance across all business units.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation to support growth and efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability across farms, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to optimize cost, production, and delivery of perishable goods.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic and analytical insights to guide executive decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and manage large teams across finance and operations functions.
• Support investment decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required.
• Over 10 years of senior leadership experience in FMCG, animal feed, perishable goods, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience running a business, with strong finance expertise and team leadership experience.
• Experience managing large teams and multi-site operations.
• A track record of driving profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of finance, operations, and supply chain for perishable goods.
• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities.
• Highly analytical, strategic, and data-driven mindset.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen across end-to-end business functions.
• Ability to oversee perishable goods production, quality, and delivery.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills with executive teams and stakeholders.

Salary: R2,000,000 - R2,500,000 per year. Location: Springs, Gauteng.

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