Group Financial Manager – Operations

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified CASA 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership and Group Control

• 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.

Financial Reporting and Performance Management

• 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.

Operational Financial Support

• 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.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning

• 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.

Cash Flow, Financing, and Working Capital

• 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.

Inventory and Asset Management

• Ensure effective control of inventory, fixed assets, and capital expenditure.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence risks, and evaluate returns on capital investments and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain appropriate controls over physical assets.

Risk, Control, and Compliance

• Identify and manage financial and operational risks and ensure compliance with Group policies, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor internal controls and support internal and external audits.
• Foster a strong control environment and culture of ethical financial management.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Operations finance team, promoting high performance, accountability, and collaboration with operational management.
• Develop future financial leaders and ensure effective succession planning within the division.

Business Development and Strategic Projects

• Evaluate new business opportunities, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives through robust financial modelling and business cases.
• Support due diligence processes and lead or contribute to strategic projects across the Operations Division.