Chief Financial Officer Midstream

Role Purpose 

The Chief Financial Officer drives financial performance through the provision of financial and management information and business performance analysis to senior stakeholders while ensuring strong financial controls effective governance and robust financial and commercial processes through the implementation of appropriate policies procedures and guidelines. As a member of the DBGSS leadership team the CFO contributes to overall leadership strategic directionsetting and the development of the De Beers Midstream providing continuous evaluation support and challenge of DBGSS performance and strategic objectives as a key financial business partner to the DBGSS Executive Vice President and executive team. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective financial KPIs across the Midstream business units providing strategic financial input into the growth of Midstream programmes and representing De Beers on the Boards of joint venture companies DTC Botswana and Namibia DTC as well as acting as Board Director for DBGSS DBHB and other wholly owned De Beers Group companies.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance financial oversight of revenue and cost optimisation operational decisions and profit opportunities 
• Coordinate and control accounting functions governance and risk management frameworks on a regional basis 
• Provide financial and commercial analysis for appraisal of new Midstream opportunities 
• Overall control of financial transactions including audit treasury tax compliance AML and CFT systems 
• Apply governance and compliance knowledge to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance 
• Lead development of financial reports and controls escalate emerging risks 
• Lead budget and forecast processes and formulate financial targets 
• Build people and organisational capability and culture 
• Develop and implement financial KPIs for Midstream business units 
• Represent De Beers financial interests on Boards 
• Oversee DBGSS administration function 
   

Qualifications :

Qualifications (Essential)

Undergraduate financial qualification (Bachelors / Honours or equivalent)
CIMA / ACA / ACCA / ACMA or equivalent
Proven track record in roles of similar complexity

Experience

Senior leadership experience in Finance
Financial and business planning and analysis
Process improvement and change leadership
Development of financial reports and controls
High level of functional and technical competence

Knowledge and Skills

Relationship management with tax legal and external advisors
Strategic thinking and planning
Coaching and mentoring capability
Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insight
Seniorlevel influencing and communication capability
Strong business and commercial acumen
Knowledge of production and sales metrics

Additional Information :

Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check validation of qualifications and medicals.

Eligibility Criteria
This role is open to all suitably qualified individuals and relocation support will be provided where required. Preference will be given to Botswana citizens in line with the Botswanabased placeanchored nature of the role. This is not a rotational commuting or flyin/flyout position. Travel requirements are limited with customer exposure primarily in South Africa UK Botswana Namibia India and the Middle East.

Our Values

Put Safety First We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal. 

Be Passionate We are exhilarated by the product we sell the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together Being united in purpose and action we will turn the diversity of our people skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust We will always listen first then act with openness honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care The people whose lives we touch their communities nations and the environment we share all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time