Divisional Head Finance

Farm; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Cape Town is seeking a Divisional Head: Finance to oversee all financial management and strategy across multiple operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in financial leadership, focusing on sectors like Agriculture or Mining. Responsibilities include driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to operational leadership. This role demands strong regulatory knowledge and proven experience in managing complex financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive financial experience with at least 5 years in senior management roles across multi‑country operations.
• Demonstrated experience in Agriculture, Mining, Logistics, or similar sectors with complex operations.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries, implementing financial controls, and managing audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements in African countries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries.
• Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide decision-making.
• Develop financial models to support expansion and capital investment decisions.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all operations.

Skills

Google Analytics

Internal Control

ABAP

Arabic Faculty

Autocad

Customer Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

CA (SA) or CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

Brackenfell Area Cape Town Western Cape: An opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Head: Finance to lead and oversee all financial management, reporting, and strategy for the division across multiple operations and/or countries. This role ensures the financial sustainability, integrity, and operational efficiency of the divisions while navigating diverse regulatory, economic, and cultural environments. Acting as a key strategic partner to operational leadership, the role drives financial performance, risk mitigation, and compliance, enabling value creation across the regional portfolio.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive financial experience with at least 5 years in senior management roles across multi‑country operations.
• Demonstrated experience in Agriculture, Mining, Logistics, or similar sectors with complex operations.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries, implementing financial controls, and managing audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements in African countries.

Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisation’s overall business objectives.
• Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision‑making, operational improvements, and investment planning.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to support expansion, new market entry, and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor and analyse macroeconomic, currency, commodity, and geopolitical risks across markets to anticipate financial impact.

Financial Management & Performance Oversight

• Ensure all operations deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, including management accounts, operational dashboards, and consolidated divisional reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for each country operation, ensuring alignment with approved divisional and corporate targets.
• Provide guidance and approvals for operational and capital expenditure, ensuring prioritisation aligns with strategic goals.
• Review capital expenditure requests, draft DCFs, and capital motivations.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

Compliance Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory reporting requirements, foreign exchange regulations, and country‑specific accounting standards.
• Implement robust internal controls and financial governance across all operations to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud or misstatement.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, banks, and other stakeholders to ensure all operations are fully compliant.
• Identify and manage financial risks, including commodity price volatility, currency exposure, and operational risks.

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Capital Allocation

• Oversee liquidity management for multiple operations, ensuring sufficient working capital and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise working capital across receivables, payables, inventory, and cash balances.
• Advise on capital allocation and financing options to maximise ROI and ensure sustainable growth.
• Recommend and implement cost optimisation strategies across regions while balancing operational needs.

Strategic Projects, Systems & Digital Transformation

• Drive financial planning oversight and risk assessment for regional strategic initiatives, including expansion projects and capital investments.
• Lead the adoption and integration of financial systems, ERP solutions, and digital tools across multiple operations, standardising processes and improving data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ensure reporting systems are harmonised, enabling accurate and timely consolidation of financial information.

Leadership, Talent Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Establish regional finance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operations.
• Serve as the key finance representative to external stakeholders, including government authorities, banks, investors, suppliers, and joint venture partners.
• Build strong partnerships with divisional operational leaders, promoting finance as a trusted business advisor.

Key Skills

• Google Analytics
• Internal Control
• ABAP
• Arabic Faculty
• Autocad
• Customer Relationship

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1