Chief Financial Officer

A well-established and reputable automotive component manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and partner closely with the executive team.
This role requires a hands-on finance leader with strong manufacturing costing knowledge, operational finance exposure, and the ability to drive business performance through strategic decision-making. The CFO will oversee the full finance function, manage governance and compliance, and provide leadership across budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.

Highlight / WIIFM (What’s In It For You):

• Executive leadership role within a stable and growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to influence strategic direction and operational performance
• High exposure to board-level decision-making
• Lead financial strategy across a complex production environment
• Be part of a business where finance drives profitability and efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full finance function including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, audit, and compliance.
• Drive manufacturing costing, margin analysis, and profitability improvements across production lines.
• Provide strategic financial input to support business expansion, capital projects, and operational investment.
• Manage cash flow, working capital optimisation, and financial risk mitigation.
• Oversee financial governance, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned to business goals and operational priorities.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvement.
• Manage and mentor a finance team, ensuring a high-performance culture.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• CA(SA) / CIMA / MBA (Preferred)
• BCom Accounting / Finance (Essential)

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven CFO / Finance Director experience within automotive component manufacturing (Non-negotiable)
• Strong exposure to plant finance, production costing, and operational finance
• Experience working with OEM supply chain environments and high-volume production advantageous
• Track record of driving cost optimisation and improving profitability

Skills:

• Strong IFRS reporting and governance experience
• Advanced Excel skills (Non-negotiable)
• Strong ERP exposure (SAP / Oracle / Syspro / Dynamics advantageous)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence executive decision-making
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking capability

Other Non-Negotiables:

• Strong ability to operate in a high-pressure manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in driving process improvement and financial discipline

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