Job Summary
Job Description:
Reporting directly to senior regional and international leadership, the Head of Finance will be accountable for:
Full ownership of the site and regional finance function, including financial reporting, controls and compliance
Leading and developing a multi‑disciplinary finance team across accounting, reporting and operational finance
Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS and US GAAP group requirements
Budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts and variance analysis across operational cost centres
Cash flow management, working capital optimisation and capital expenditure oversight
Job costing, cost allocation, margin analysis and operational performance reporting
Providing strategic financial insight to support operational decision‑making and growth initiatives
Partnering with operations, supply chain and commercial teams to drive financial performance
Acting as the primary finance liaison with US corporate head office, including group reporting and governance
Managing internal controls, audit processes and statutory compliance requirements
Supporting strategic initiatives, business expansion, investment decisions and continuous improvement projects
This role is not purely managerial - the successful incumbent will remain actively involved in the numbers while influencing business strategy.
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (title flexible)
Strong industry background in mining, mining equipment, construction, engineering or manufacturing
Demonstrated experience operating in operational, asset‑heavy environments
Exposure to international group reporting, preferably within a US‑headquartered organisation
Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed execution level
Strong commercial acumen with a collaborative leadership style
Qualification:
CA(SA) or CIMA / CGMA qualification must come from industry
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