Group Chief Financial Officer

Caliberly - Recruitment Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a mining & metals portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the mining or capital-intensive sectors, with strong expertise in financial strategy, governance, and risk management. Responsibilities include managing corporate finance, overseeing financial reporting, and leading a high-performing finance team. This full-time role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in mining, resources, or capital-intensive sectors.
• Expertise in project finance, financial modelling, governance, M&A, and risk frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cash flow, liquidity, and treasury management.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term financial strategy linked to growth and investment objectives.
• Manage financing structures and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, promoting accountability and ethical culture.

Skills

Financial modelling

Governance and compliance

Risk management

Investment analysis

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

IFRS

Job description

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Role : Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) – Mining & Metals Portfolio

Location : Dubai, UAE (with travel across Africa)

Salary : Up to AED 60, (Negotiable)

Experience : Minimum 15+ Years (within mining, resources, or capital-intensive sectors in Africa or emerging markets)

Qualification : CA / CFA required

Job Summary

The Group CFO will lead the financial strategy, governance, and performance of a diversified mining and metals portfolio.

This role oversees corporate finance, planning & analysis, treasury, capital allocation, risk management, commercial negotiations, and stakeholder reporting.

As a key advisor to the CEO and Board, the Group CFO ensures disciplined growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

Lead long-term financial strategy aligned with growth and investment objectives.

Develop financial models for capital deployment, M&A, and project evaluation.

Drive portfolio profitability and capital efficiency.

Corporate Finance & Treasury

Manage financing structures (debt, equity, DFIs, offtake-linked).

Lead treasury, liquidity, FX management, and cash flow.

Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial partners.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Support operations in cost optimization and margin improvement.

Implement financial controls, systems, and governance across regions.

Commercial & Contract Management

Lead negotiations for offtake, suppliers, and major contractors.

Ensure financial discipline in procurement and commercial agreements.

Mitigate contract and commercial risks.

Governance, Compliance & Risk

Ensure robust audit practices, IFRS compliance, and tax governance.

Monitor financial, operational, political, and regulatory risks.

Stakeholder & Investor Relations

Provide transparent reporting to investors, board members, and regulators.

Represent the organization in investor meetings and financing discussions.

Support ESG-linked financing initiatives where relevant.

Leadership

Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Strengthen financial capability at site and corporate levels.

Promote accountability, ethical culture, and strong business partnering.

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).

Expertise in project finance, financial modelling, IFRS, governance, M&A, and risk frameworks.

Reporting Structure

Reports to : CEO & Board

Direct Reports : Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Commercial Finance, Investor Relations

Stakeholders : Investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, site leadership, executive team

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Management

Industries

Mining, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Investment Management