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Job summary
A leading HR and recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Financial Manager with expertise in agriculture to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant qualification, significant financial management experience, and strong leadership skills. You will work closely with agricultural managers to drive profitability and operational performance in Paarl, South Africa.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ financial management experience, including at least 3 years in agriculture or production environments.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience in cost accounting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for agricultural operations.
- Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
- Partner with agricultural managers to provide financial insights.
Skills
Education
Tools
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning, Analysis & Strategic Management
- Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for agricultural operations.
- Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance, investigating root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Provide financial insights to support production planning and capital expenditure.
- Develop and manage competitive, profit-focused pricing strategies.
- Ensure pricing accuracy and maintain pricing controls.
- Financial Management & Control
- Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
- Develop cash flow forecasts and optimise working capital.
- Monitor receivables, payables, and inventory to improve cash cycles.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports with strict adherence to month-end close deadlines and compliance with internal and external stakeholder requirements.
- Design, implement, and update internal control systems.
- Train staff on control procedures and ensure compliance.
- Operational Support
- Partner with agricultural managers to provide financial insights that improve productivity and profitability.
- Support decision-making for new crops, land use, and mechanisation projects.
- Support capital expenditure evaluations and post-implementation reviews of projects in line with strategic
goals. - Monitor ROI and performance of key investments.
- Leadership & Development
- Manage and mentor finance staff allocated to the agriculture unit.
- Implement best practices and innovative solutions across teams.
- Promote a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA) essential.
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ financial management experience, including at least 3 years in an agriculture and/or production environment.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with a commercial focus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage X3, SAP).
- Strong analytical skills and highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Experience in cost accounting.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Understanding of the industry and its financial dynamics.
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