Finance Director Must Have Wheat Or Maize Milling Experience

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CFO for a commodity company in Gauteng. The successful candidate will lead financial management and reporting, ensuring alignment with business objectives in the milling industry. Candidates must be CA(SA) qualified or hold a BCom with substantial relevant experience. The role requires proficiency in ERP systems and a proven track record in operational finance management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-articles experience for CA(SA) or 10 years for BCom.
• Experience as CFO or FD in a milling environment is essential.
• Proven track record in managing high-volume finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting for the business.
• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital.
• Oversee audit, legal, tax, and compliance functions.

Skills

Financial Management

Risk Management

Operational Efficiency

ERP Systems

Education

CA(SA)

BCom Accounts

Job description

Overview

Role Overview : The CFO will lead the financial management, and reporting of the business, ensuring alignment with the Group company’s commercial and operational objectives. This role demands deep sector insight into the milling industry, from procurement to production, pricing, and margin control. The CFO will be instrumental in driving cost efficiency, capital allocation, and sustainable growth at the mills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting – Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, SARB etc.
• Present regular financial performance reports to the executives.
• Operational and commercial input – Partner with operations to track margins, raw material usage, yield efficiency.
• Implement cost accounting processes specific to milling.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and production efficiencies.
• Treasury – Banking relationships: Proven track record of obtaining funding lines and improving the functionality of funding lines for the business.
• Manage cash flow: Short to medium cashflow forecasts.
• Optimize working capital: Decreasing debtors days, negotiating creditor terms, and optimum inventory holding.
• Develop funding strategies for expansion or acquisition.
• Candidates must have some experience in a multi-currency environment.
• Risk Management & Governance – Oversee audit, legal, tax, and compliance functions; manage insurance, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies; maintain strong governance across all financial and procurement processes.
• People & Systems – Lead and develop the finance team which includes a financial manager, debtors and creditors clerks, admin staff, and cost accountant; oversee ERP and financial systems development; Head of HR and payroll.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Experience and Skills : Qualified CA(SA) with at least 5 years post-articles experience or BCom accounts with relevant experience of 10 or more years. Prior experience as CFO or FD in a milling environment. Strong command of product costing, manufacturing finance, and some exposure to commodity trading. Proven track record of managing high-volume, cost-sensitive operations. Proficiency in ERP systems. Some experience with cross-border operations and multi-country finance structures in treasury.

Other Details

Location : Gauteng

Company : Commodity company

Reports to : Group CFO

Industry : Milling (Maize, Wheat)

Qualification : CA(SA) pref but will look at BCom Accounts or similar plus relevant experience

Essential Experience : 5 to 10 years in finance leadership roles, within milling environment

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