Group CFO

KingsleyIrons Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Group CFO to manage financial strategy and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive financial leadership, proven success in business transformations, and the ability to lead diverse teams across various divisions. This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, ready to drive profitability and efficiency. Applicants must hold a CA(SA) qualification and possess extensive experience in related industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven record in business turnaround and strategic transformation.
• Experience in agricultural or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop national finance teams across multiple sites.
• Oversee all group-level finance functions like budgeting and compliance.
• Drive financial transformation projects and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Visionary Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSIS:
Executive Assignment: We are seeking a highly experienced Group CFO to lead the financial strategy and drive operational excellence across an established and diverse agricultural business. This is a critical Executive Leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board and shareholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in business turnaround initiatives, long-term value creation, and enterprise-wide decision-making, leading diverse teams across multiple divisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CA(SA) qualification essential
• At least 10 years' experience at senior executive level in financial leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in business turnaround and strategic financial transformation
• Strong commercial experience with high Business Acumen
• Extensive experience in multi-site, agricultural or manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Familiarity with export regulations, trade legislation and identifying market growth opportunities
• Solid experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 advantageous)
• Technical understanding of B-BBEE compliance and strategic contribution to scorecard management.
• Tech savvy and forward thinking, ready to embrace future AI Initiatives
• Understanding of SA Labour Legislation, particularly with blue collar, unionised environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively to various sites nationally and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing national finance and support services team, across various sites and divisions
• Lead all group-level finance functions including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, and tax compliance
• Oversee performance across multiple divisions and sites with a focus on driving profitability and efficiency
• Drive financial transformation projects, cost optimisation and automation initiatives
• Provide commercial insights to support business expansion, market entry and international trade opportunities
• Partner with executives and divisional heads to ensure customer-centric financial processes
• Oversee the IT Function and Group's ERP and financial systems, ensuring effective governance and digital integration
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation including financial, tax, B-BBEE, and trade regulations
• Present financial insights and business risks to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and shareholder groups
• Oversee Group Internal Audit function

SOFTSKILLS/ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Visionary leader with sound commercial judgement and strategic foresight
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills at board and executive level
• Resilient under pressure and skilled in dynamic, change-oriented environments
• Highly collaborative, with a focus on building capacity and enhancing organisational effectiveness.

Desired Skills:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills

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