Job Description

CFO or COO, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

R2,500,000-R3,000,000 CTC

Required:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or similar
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in process engineering within manufacturing, capital-intensive, and export-oriented environments
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, advanced composites, or related engineering industries.
• International business operations
• Process Optimization experience

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with long-term growth, innovation, and global expansion.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to guide executive decision-making, capital investment, and operational improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives across manufacturing, engineering development, hybrid technology, and international markets.

Process Optimisation & Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead financial and operational performance improvement initiatives across production and supply chain functions.
• Drive lean manufacturing, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement frameworks (similar to automotive best practices).
• Analyse production efficiencies, yield, waste, inventory turnover, and working capital to improve profitability.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to streamline processes and improve throughput and quality.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Control

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning in a capital-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with clear performance insights.
• Establish strong cost accounting systems, including standard costing, variance analysis, and project costing.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and compliance frameworks.

Treasury, Capital & Risk Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and treasury operations to support production cycles and large project builds.
• Oversee funding structures, banking relationships, and capital investment strategies.
• Manage financial risks, including foreign exchange exposure, export financing, credit risk, and commodity costs.
• Optimise capital structure to support growth while maintaining financial resilience.

ERP, Systems & Data Analytics

• Lead ERP system implementation and optimisation to integrate finance, manufacturing, procurement, and inventory management.
• Drive data-driven decision making using advanced financial analytics and performance dashboards.
• Ensure system integrity, reporting accuracy, and real-time operational visibility.

International Business & Export Support

• Support global sales contracts, export pricing models, and financial feasibility studies.
• Manage multi-currency transactions, international tax considerations, and compliance requirements.
• Structure financial models for long-term projects and international partnerships.