Financial Manager – Operations Division

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Location: Stellenbosch
Industry: Agriculture, Logistics and Commodity Trading

About the Role
A well-established group operating across the agricultural and logistics value chain is seeking a Financial Manager to support the Operations division.

This role is highly analytical and commercially focused. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leadership to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

The position suits someone who enjoys working with data, building financial models, and partnering with operational teams to improve performance and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Support financial modelling and business case evaluation for new projects and investments.

• Provide dashboards, reports and analytical insights to management.

• Work closely with operational teams to identify process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

• Evaluate operational risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.

• Support decision-making through detailed financial and operational analysis.

• Assist with resource planning and inventory planning using historical data and market insights.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments.

• Advanced Excel capability and experience working with data analysis tools such as Power BI.

• Strong communication skills in both Afrikaans and English (written and verbal).

• High attention to detail and the ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data sets.

Experience and Qualifications

• CIMA qualification preferred.

• Honours degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

• Approximately 3 years of relevant financial or analytical experience.

• Experience in operational finance, financial analysis, or business analytics will be advantageous.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, operations and strategy, this role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making in a dynamic and growing business environment.