General Manager Finance – FM1739 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting & Auditing or related qualification
• MIN of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills
• Exposure to and understanding of implementation of OHSA & BRC, Food Safety & auditing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license

JOB DESCRIPTION

Leadership and Respect:

• Emphasize leadership and genuine respect for all involved.
• Manage a large team with support from the HR department.

Board Representation and Reporting:

• Expected to sit on the board.
• Involved in reporting financial matters to the board and shareholders by Year two.
• Ensure prompt availability of month-end financials.

 Accounts:

• Transition to Xero as a financial package in 2024.
• Evolve month-end reporting and collaborate with OMNE for professional assistance.

World Food Safety Regulations:

• Gain understanding of global food processing standards.
• Focus on critical control points and chemical residue controls.

Factory Processes:

• Understand process flow and labor requirements.
• Visit factories as necessary.

 Marketing:

• Develop an understanding of the market, main customers, and their requirements.

 Modeling:

• Review and refine cash flow models, profit-sharing models, and grower viability models.

Agriculture:

• Support and maintain relationships with growers based on trust and integrity.
• Contribute to farmers’ day presentations.

 Finance and Cash Flow:

• Ensure adequate facilities are in place for crop processing based on cash flow.

 Currency Trading:

• Track exchange rates continuously and recommend forward cover policies.

 CAPEX Projects:

• Collaborate with other GMs and Factory Managers to draw up budgets for all CAPEX projects.

 R&D:

• Understand current R&D efforts and contribute to joint efforts with marketing.

 Backup:

• Potentially grow the management team based on business growth.
• Mentor a factory manager during the off-season.
• Ability to Constantly Look into the Future:
• Plan the future of the business, considering crop sizes, agricultural planning cycles, and new technologies.
• Ability to Make Quick Decisions:
• React and deal with unexpected challenges effectively.
• Support from the Board and Shareholders:
• Ensure the board remains effective, supportive, and aligned with international corporate governance.