Group Financial Manager (Operations)

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment seeks a Group Financial Manager (Operations) to lead financial management, reporting and governance across the Operations division in Stellenbosch. You will oversee month-end processes, ensure IFRS compliance and provide strategic guidance to executive and operational management.

The role requires CA(SA) or CIMA CGMA with 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills, and a proven track record in leading finance teams

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or CIMA CGMA certification is essential.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant financial management experience.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics or operational environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end reporting and consolidation across multiple entities.
• Ensure IFRS compliance, group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive and operational management.
• Analyse financial performance, KPIs and operational efficiency.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and long-term planning.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, funding requirements and liquidity planning.
• Oversee inventory, fixed assets and capital expenditure controls.
• Evaluate investments, acquisitions and business expansion projects.
• Identify financial risks and strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance teams across the division.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Risk management

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA CGMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Group Financial Manager (Operations) required in Stellenbosch.

We are looking for a Group Financial Manager (Operations) to lead financial management, reporting and governance across the Operations division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end reporting and consolidation of financial results across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive and operational management.
• Analyse financial performance, profitability, KPIs and operational efficiency.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and long-term financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, funding requirements and liquidity planning.
• Oversee inventory, fixed assets and capital expenditure controls.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions and business expansion projects.
• Identify financial risks and strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance teams across the division.

Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA) essential.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant financial management experience.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics or operational environments strongly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong financial modelling and business evaluation experience.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience in performance management, KPI development and risk management.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• High level of accuracy, integrity and professional judgement.
• Ability to work under pressure and translate financial data into actionable business insights.