Group Financial Manager – Operations

My client, a nationally established group of companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Manager - Operations to join their team.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified CA(SA) or have a CIMA (CGMA) qualification and experience in agricultural, manufacturing, logistics, or operational environments would be highly advantageous.

The key focus of the role is to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial analysis and reporting
, translating financial information into actionable business insights. The position will also ensure effective financial risk management, robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and appropriate governance across the Operations Division.

Through strong collaboration with operational and executive leadership, the role will contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, investment decisions, performance management, and continuous improvement
, ensuring that financial resources are aligned with the company’s broader strategic objectives.

• Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA).
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant financial management experience.
• Experience in agricultural, manufacturing, logistics, or operational environments highly advantageous.
• Experience with financial modelling and business evaluations
• Experience in managing financial teams.

• Advanced financial analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Financial modelling.
• Performance management and KPI development.
• Risk management and internal control.
• IFRS and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

• Lead the financial function across the Operations Division, ensuring effective financial management, control, and governance.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and reliable monthly and annual financial reporting, including consolidation of relevant entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and regulatory requirements, and implement best-practice financial controls.
• Partner with divisional and executive management, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive profitability, growth, and informed decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Group objectives, including evaluating the financial viability of projects, capital expenditure, investments, expansion, and new business opportunities.

• Lead monthly management reporting and analyse financial results, KPI's, trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop meaningful management dashboards and performance reports, providing financial feedback to executive management and Boards.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.

• Support operational management with cost management, profitability analysis, and productivity and efficiency measurement.
• Analyse operational performance and drive initiatives that improve operating margins, returns, and overall efficiency.

• Lead the annual Operations Division budgeting process and coordinate financial forecasting and scenario planning.
• Monitor performance against approved budgets, identify and manage financial risks, and support long-term strategic planning.

• Monitor divisional cash flow, financing requirements, and working capital to ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
• Support financing applications and engagement with financial institutions, while working closely with Treasury on financing and liquidity management.

• Ensure effective control of inventory, fixed assets, and capital expenditure.
• Monitor inventory levels,…