Chief Financial Officer

Reference: 11332 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

  • Take overall responsibility for the finance function, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
  • Drive margin improvement, cost efficiencies, product costing, and working capital management.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, CIPC, and other statutory requirements.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and oversee the annual audit process.
  • Work closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Procurement on pricing, profitability, and business growth.
  • Manage banking relationships, financial risk, and capital requirements.
  • Lead and develop the finance team.
  • Provide accurate financial reporting and insights to the CEO, Board, and shareholders.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified CA(SA).
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-articles experience in FMCG or food/beverage manufacturing.
  • Senior-level experience as a Financial Manager, Financial Director, CFO, or similar.
  • Experience in product costing, margin analysis, inventory, and factory finance.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, treasury, governance, and financial controls.
  • Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience.
  • Excellent communication and senior stakeholder-management skills.
  • Agri-food or FMCG manufacturing experience advantageous.
  • Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Paarl/Wellington area and comfortable working on-site.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.