DIVISIONAL HEAD - FINANCE

SUMMARY:
Brackenfell Area, Cape Town – Western Cape: An opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Head: Finance to lead and oversee all financial management, reporting, and strategy for the division across multiple operations and/or countries. This role ensures the financial sustainability, integrity, and operational efficiency of the divisions while navigating diverse regulatory, economic, and cultural environments. Acting as a key strategic partner to operational leadership, the role drives financial performance, risk mitigation, and compliance, enabling value creation across the regional portfolio

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 7–12 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 5–7 years in senior management roles across multi-country operations.
• Demonstrated experience in Agriculture, Mining, Logistics, or similar sectors with complex operations.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries, implementing financial controls, and managing audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements in African countries.
• Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
• Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisation’s overall business objectives.
• Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision-making, operational improvements, and investment planning.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to support expansion, new market entry, and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor and analyse macroeconomic, currency, commodity, and geopolitical risks across markets to anticipate financial impact.
• Financial Management & Performance Oversight
• Ensure all operations deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, including management accounts, operational dashboards, and consolidated divisional reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for each country operation, ensuring alignment with approved divisional and corporate targets.
• Provide guidance and approvals for operational and capital expenditure, ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic goals.
• Review capital expenditure requests, draft DCF’s and capital motivations.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory reporting requirements, foreign exchange regulations, and country-specific accounting standards.
• Implement robust internal controls and financial governance across all operations to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud or misstatement.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, banks, and other stakeholders to ensure all operations are fully compliant.
• Identify and manage financial risks, including commodity price volatility, currency exposure, and operational risks.

• Oversee liquidity management for multiple operations, ensuring sufficient working capital and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize working capital across receivables, payables, inventory, and cash balances.
• Advise on capital allocation, financing options to maximize ROI and ensure sustainable growth.
• Recommend and implement cost optimization strategies across regions while balancing operational needs.

• Drive financial planning, oversight, and risk assessment for regional strategic initiatives, including expansion projects and capital investments.
• Lead the adoption and integration of financial systems, ERP solutions, and digital tools across multiple operations to standardize processes and improve data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure reporting systems are harmonized, enabling accurate and timely consolidation of financial information.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Establish regional finance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operations.
• Serve as the key finance representative to external stakeholders, including government authorities, banks, investors, suppliers, and joint venture partners.
• Build strong partnerships with divisional, operational leaders, promoting finance as a trusted business advisor.