Lead the full finance function across multiple farming and group entities, with real influence on profitability, funding decisions, and group performance.
Own consolidation, reporting, controls, and commercial insight in a hands-on, operational environment.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant finance degree. Honours preferred.
2 or more years financial management experience in a multi-entity environment.
Advanced Excel skills and strong accounting software capability.
Strong group consolidation experience including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
Proven experience engaging banks and funders and managing funding facilities and covenants.
Agriculture, farming, food production, export, or FMCG industry experience required.
Strong cost accounting and production cost analysis capability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and deliver the group financial strategy aligned to growth plans.
Provide commercial insights to Directors for expansion, funding, and capital investment decisions.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across all entities.
Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports for the group.
Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and group reporting structures.
Present financial performance to Directors, funders, and key stakeholders.
Oversee year-end processes, audit coordination, and statutory reporting requirements.
Monitor farm profitability by hectare, crop, and packhouse performance.
Analyse production costs including labour, inputs, logistics, and cold chain costs.
Oversee inventory valuation including biological assets, work-in-progress, and harvested stock.
Strengthen packhouse and export financial controls and documentation compliance.
Implement cost tracking by cultivar, block, and season to support decision-making.
Manage group cash flow planning and working capital across entities.
Oversee funding facilities, loan agreements, and covenant compliance reporting.
Maintain compliance for tax, VAT, PAYE, and statutory obligations across entities.
Implement and maintain internal controls, insurance oversight, and risk management practices.
Lead and develop finance teams across farms and head office including bookkeeping, payroll, and finance admin.
Implement and improve financial systems, controls, training, and guidance for operational managers.