Chief Financial Officer

Recruitment Matters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FMCG or manufacturing, along with a Chartered Accountant qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, managing large teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a key role that demands strong financial expertise and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles in FMCG, animal feed, or manufacturing.
• Running a business with strong finance and team leadership expertise.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee operational performance across business units.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability.

Skills

Finance expertise

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Commercial acumen

Operational knowledge of perishable goods

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced CFO to drive operational performance across a fast paced environment

Key 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.