Divisional Head Finance

An opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Head: Finance to leadand 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.

Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisations 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 DCFs and capital motivations.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

Compliance Governance & Risk Management

• 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.

Cash Flow Working Capital & Capital Allocation

• 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.

Strategic Projects Systems & Digital Transformation

• 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.

Leadership Talent Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 712 years of progressive financial experience with at least 57 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.