Farm Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Financial Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis for livestock operations. The candidate needs to be a Chartered Accountant with at least 5-8 years of experience, including a senior role in agriculture finance. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement contribution

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years post-articles experience with at least 3 years in a senior finance role.
• Agricultural finance or livestock industry experience required.
• Solid understanding of feedlot operations and commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and reporting for livestock fund operations.
• Develop financial strategies and produce performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with operational teams on financial outcomes.

Skills

Animal Care

Management Experience

Financial Management

Agricultural investment structures

Financial modeling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

Pastel

Job description

Job Purpose

To oversee and manage the financial planning reporting analysis and strategic financial functions of the companys livestock fund and feedlot operations. The role ensures alignment between operational performance and financial goals to drive profitability efficiency and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement financial strategies that support operational and investment budgeting forecasting and long-term financial planning.

Support strategic decision-making by providing scenario planning ROI analysis and risk assessments.

Financial Management & Reporting

Manage monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS).

Produce financial performance dashboards and KPIs for stakeholders.

Monitor cash flow working capital and cost structures to ensure financial health and liquidity.

Operational Oversight

Work closely with feedlot managers and operational teams to align financial outcomes with farm activities.

Analyze cost per head feed conversion ratios mortality rates and other production metrics in financial terms.

Oversee procurement budgeting and contract management with suppliers (e.g. feed livestock veterinary).

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to regulatory tax and audit requirements.

Maintain internal controls and financial systems that support operational integrity.

Identify and mitigate financial risks across the business.

Stakeholder Engagement

Report financial performance and outlooks to investors lenders and board members.

Support fundraising investor reporting and due diligence efforts for the livestock fund.

Serve as the financial liaison between farm management and corporate finance.

Key Competencies

Strategic financial thinker with strong analytical capabilities.

Ability to translate operational data into financial performance insights.

Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.

High attention to detail with ability to manage complex budgets and forecasts.

Adaptable pragmatic and solutions-driven in dynamic farm and fund environments.

Desirable (but not required)

Exposure to private equity or investment fund reporting.

Experience in ESG / sustainability reporting within agri-business.

Knowledge of livestock genetics nutrition or veterinary costing beneficial.

Remuneration

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Performance-based incentives and potential equity participation.

Additional benefits (e.g. medical aid retirement contribution travel allowance).

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Required

Minimum of 5 8 years post-articles experience with at least 3 years in a senior finance role.

Agricultural finance or livestock industry experience Required

Solid understanding of feedlot operations commodity markets and agricultural investment structures.

Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling and ERP / accounting systems (e.g. Sage Xero Pastel).

Key Skills

Animal Care,Growing Experience,Farm Machinery,Physiology Knowledge,Management Experience,Animal Husbandry,Agriculture,Apache Pig,Farming,Irrigation,Production Management,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1