Financial Manager

CA Financial Appointments; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a strategic Financial Manager to oversee the financial function across diverse farming operations. You will lead budgeting, provide insights for capital investments, manage cash flow, and develop teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis and strategic planning skills. This opportunity combines innovation with tradition in a captivating agricultural landscape.

Qualifications

• Comprehensively oversee the financial function in agriculture.
• Deliver insights for production planning and investment.
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting across farming units.
• Deliver insights to support capital investment.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Implement robust financial systems and controls.
• Evaluate new crop opportunities and land use strategies.
• Monitor ROI and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

An exceptional opportunity exists for a commercially sharp and strategically minded Financial Manager to join one of South Africa’s most celebrated and diverse agricultural destinations. This is more than just a finance role, it’s a chance to work where innovation meets tradition and numbers drive real-world impact.

About the Role

As Financial Manager within the agricultural division, you’ll oversee the full financial function across all farming operations, from citrus orchards and vineyards to livestock and export crops. Working closely with the Head of Agriculture and senior operational leaders, you’ll provide financial direction, commercial insight, and strategic support to drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple farming units
• Deliver accurate, actionable insights to support production planning and capital investment
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational agility
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls
• Implement and maintain robust financial systems and controls; train and support teams on compliance
• Evaluate new crop opportunities, land use strategies, and mechanisation projects
• Monitor ROI and drive continuous improvement in financial and operational performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, embedding best practices and accountability