Group Finance Manager

KingsleyIrons Recruitment; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed and well-established company in the agriculture sector is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager for a hybrid role in Kempton Park. This position requires a qualified CA(SA) with strong leadership experience at the group level. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial guidance, build high-performing teams, and drive excellence across financial functions. This leadership opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can influence at senior levels, fostering a culture of growth and accountability. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with extensive experience in finance leadership.
• Proven track record at group level with strong strategic acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and support to the executive team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure compliance and manage external audit processes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Financial Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)

Job description

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSIS
An esteemed and well-established Company in the agriculture sector has an opportunity available for an experienced Group Finance Manager. This hybrid position, based in Kempton Park, requires a qualified CA(SA) with strong group-level financial leadership experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance, building high-performing teams, and driving excellence across the group's financial function.
This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, and who can confidently influence at senior and board level. The role extends far beyond technical financial management - it requires a forward-thinking leader who can create structure, foster a culture of growth and accountability, and manage the team to their full potential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)
2. Extensive post-articles experience in a senior finance leadership role
3. Proven experience at group level, including consolidations and reporting
4. Strong strategic and commercial acumen
5. Previous experience in the agriculture, forestry, or manufacturing sectors would be advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide strategic financial leadership and support to the executive team
2. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing group finance team
3. Oversee group reporting, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
4. Ensure statutory compliance and manage external audit processes
5. Drive the implementation of financial controls, systems and reporting structures
6. Manage complexity across business units and deliver consolidated financial insights
7. Act as a strategic partner to business units and contribute to long-term financial decision-making
8. Foster a performance-driven culture and continuously improve financial operations

SOFT SKILLS/ADDITIONAL INFO

1. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to communicate financial insights clearly at all levels
3. High emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire and motivate teams
4. Commercially astute with strong analytical capabilities
5. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a complex environment

Desired Skills:

1. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to communicate financial insights

About The Employer:

Do you see yourself as the successful Group Finance Manager at this leading agricultural company? We want to hear from you.