Financial/Operations Director (Exco) - Agricultural

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010525/RB

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Location:

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A leading agricultural company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of agricultural products requires the above to oversee and strategically manage the company finances and operations of the business on an executive level both locally and internationally.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

The successful candidate must be a Chartered Accountant or similar.
Previous experience having worked in a senior financial management role is essential.
Previous experience having worked in a financial director role is preferred.
Previous experience operating at an Exco level is preferred.
Previous operational senior financial management experience having worked within the agricultural or manufacturing or distribution or related industries is preferred.
Must have a solid understanding of IFRs reporting.
Must have a hands-on approach to the role and the business.
Previous exposure to risk management experience is essential.
Must be able to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability and drive good commercial outcomes with the managing executive team.
Must have a good business acumen and a general knowledge of business operations outside of the finance sphere.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and overseeing all financial, it and hr aspects of the business as well as assisting the CEO in terms of the operations of the company.
Assisting the md in developing strategic financial and operational direction with key milestones and targets for the company.
Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
Developing financial management controls to minimise financial risks.
Managing budgets, forecasts and net working capital projects.
Liaising with external auditors and internal auditors.
Measuring and achieving the prescribed EBITDA.
Interpreting the company's financial results to management and recommend improvements.
Reviewing company bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve the overall level of company throughput.
Managing cash flow and forecasting including measuring the budgeted cash flow vs actual cash flow and ensuring excess cash is managed accordingly.
Manage and drive all financial reporting.
Assisting in the sales annual budgets and compiling of the annual reports.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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