Group Finance Director

Gap Talent; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food & beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to join their team. This senior leadership role is based in Saint Lucia and offers an attractive tax-free package along with full relocation support and housing. Candidates must have a CA (SA) qualification and at least 5 years of senior finance experience in relevant sectors. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in the Caribbean while driving financial strategy.

Benefits

Tax-free package

Full relocation support

Housing provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution sectors.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the group's financial strategy and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Stakeholder management

Compliance with international standards

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

CA (SA) qualification

Job description

Group Finance Director

Listed Food & Beverage Manufacturer & Distributor.

Location : Saint Lucia (Full Relocation + Housing Provided).

NOTE : This is a full time international opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to join a leading listed food & beverage manufacturing and distribution group headquartered in Saint Lucia.

This is a senior leadership role offering a tax-free package, full relocation support, and housing provided.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the group's financial strategy, planning, and reporting across multiple business units.

Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and local regulations.

Provide strategic financial insights to the Board and Executive Committee to support decision-making and long-term growth.

Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management across the group.

Implement and strengthen controls, systems, and governance processes.

Drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainable shareholder value.

Candidate Profile

CA (SA) fully qualified.

Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.

Proven track record within manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution sectors (preferably listed environments).

Strong technical expertise in IFRS, corporate governance, and financial controls.

Commercially astute with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Resilient, adaptable, and motivated to relocate full-time to Saint Lucia.

Offer

Attractive tax-free package.

Full relocation support and housing provided.

Exceptional opportunity to live and work in the Caribbean while leading a dynamic, listed business.

If you are a strategic finance leader looking for a new challenge in an international setting, we would like to hear from you.