Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Lead financial strategy and governance for industrial manufacturing, requiring strong finance leadership, IFRS knowledge, and experience in complex environments.
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Overview
We are seeking a
Chief Financial Officer
to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance management for a large-scale
industrial manufacturing group
operating across multiple production sites.
This role is open to
internationally experienced finance leaders
with strong backgrounds in
manufacturing, listed-company standards, and complex industrial environments
.
Candidates from Europe, South Africa, and other developed industrial markets are encouraged to apply.
Relocation support is available.
The CFO will act as a
strategic partner to the CEO and Board
, driving financial discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership
- Develop and execute the company s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and sustainability
- Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and capital allocation decisions
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team
- Drive financial transformation initiatives, including systems, policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks
Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance
- Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
- Strengthen internal controls across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and cash management
- Ensure compliance with governance, disclosure, and regulatory standards
- Lead engagement with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies
- Manufacturing & Operational Finance (Cable / Electrical Products)
- Lead industrial costing and margin analysis across complex manufacturing operations
- Oversee raw-material cost visibility (copper, aluminium, polymers, steel, and consumables)
- Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, variances, and working capital
- Partner with operations and commercial teams on pricing, product mix, profitability, and CAPEX decisions
Treasury, Liquidity & Capital Structure
- Manage liquidity planning, cash-flow forecasting, and banking relationships
- Oversee treasury activities including trade finance, hedging, and foreign-exchange exposure
- Optimize capital structure to support growth and capital-investment programs
- Provide financial oversight on major supplier and long-term commercial contracts
Risk Management & Governance
- Embed enterprise-wide risk management covering financial, operational, and market risks
- Strengthen internal audit readiness and remediation processes
- Enhance governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and financial policies
Finance Systems & Digital Transformation
- Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, EPM, and finance systems
- Ensure integration between finance, manufacturing, and operational data platforms
- Drive automation, analytics, and management dashboards
- Safeguard financial data integrity and compliance with data-protection regulations
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across FP&A, accounting, treasury, and costing
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capability across the organization
Key Success Measures
- EBITDA and margin improvement
- Cash conversion cycle optimization
- Forecast accuracy and financial transparency
- Cost control and margin discipline
- St
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