Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer position available in Paarl.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the finance function, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Drive margin improvement, cost efficiencies, product costing, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, CIPC, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee the annual audit process.
• Work closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Procurement on pricing, profitability, and business growth.
• Manage banking relationships, financial risk, and capital requirements.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and insights to the CEO, Board, and shareholders.

Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA).
• Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience in FMCG or food/beverage manufacturing.
• Senior-level experience as a Financial Manager, Financial Director, CFO, or similar.
• Experience in product costing, margin analysis, inventory, and factory finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, treasury, governance, and financial controls.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder-management skills.
• Agri-food or FMCG manufacturing experience advantageous.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Paarl/Wellington area and comfortable working on-site.