Financial Manager

Job Overview

Job Title : Financial Manager (Agriculture)

Location : Paarl, Western Cape

Education : Bachelors Degree; CA(SA) preferred. Job Level : Senior. Minimum Experience : 5–7 years. Salary : R - R per year.

Posted : today

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Analysis & Strategic Management
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for agricultural operations
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance, investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Provide financial insights to support production planning and capital expenditure
• Develop and manage competitive, profit-focused pricing strategies; ensure pricing accuracy and maintain pricing controls
• Financial Management & Control : Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations; develop cash flow forecasts and optimise working capital; monitor receivables, payables, and inventory to improve cash cycles; ensure timely preparation of financial reports with month-end close deadlines and compliance with stakeholder requirements; design, implement, and update internal control systems; train staff on control procedures
• Operational Support : Partner with agricultural managers to provide financial insights that improve productivity and profitability; support decision-making for new crops, land use, and mechanisation projects; support capital expenditure evaluations and post-implementation reviews
• Monitor ROI and performance of key investments
• Leadership & Development : Manage and mentor finance staff allocated to the agriculture unit; implement best practices and innovative solutions; promote a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Note : The original listing also included additional job postings; this refinement focuses on the Agriculture Financial Manager role for Paarl.

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