Remote Chief Financial Officer - Mining Tech

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 4,081,000 - 6,856,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Global health benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote from anywhere

Executive compensation package

Job summary

Placements24 in a cutting-edge mining technology firm seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead global financial strategy and operations. This remote role supports rapid growth and innovation from anywhere, including Africa.

You will oversee FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, risk, and investor relations, partner with the board, and drive cost optimization and revenue enhancement in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO
• Strong experience in fundraising, M&A, and managing complex financial operations
• Ability to lead in a remote-first environment with global stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy.
• Oversee FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, and investor relations.
• Manage risk and ensure robust internal controls.
• Lead fundraising and investor relations activities.
• Prepare timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Drive cost optimization and revenue growth in mining tech.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Fundraising

M&A

Treasury

Investor relations

Risk management

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA

CPA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge mining technology firm with a global reach, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team. This is a fully remote position, ideal for a seasoned finance executive looking to drive financial strategy and operations for an innovative company. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, including financial planning, risk management, investor relations, and compliance, with a focus on supporting the company’s rapid growth and technological advancements in the mining sector. You will be a key partner in shaping the company’s financial future from anywhere in the world, including but not limited to Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy and provide strategic guidance to the board and executive team.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, tax, and investor relations.
• Manage financial risk, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage relationships with investors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Drive financial performance improvements and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement within the mining tech industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, with at least 5 years as a CFO or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, fundraising, M&A, and managing complex financial operations, preferably within a technology or mining-related sector.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage finances effectively in a remote-first environment.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and global economic trends.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package, including significant equity options.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working hours and the freedom to work from any location.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of an innovative leader in mining technology.
• A dynamic, forward-thinking, and results-oriented corporate culture.