Copper Quail Global

Chief Financial Officer

Copper Quail Global  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description


Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Mining & Natural Resources


A large-scale international natural resources business is entering a significant growth and funding phase and is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.


This role requires a commercially focused finance executive with strong exposure to project development, capital raising, and international stakeholder engagement within the mining and resources sector.


The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, financiers, investors, and strategic partners across multiple international jurisdictions while helping support the next phase of project growth and development.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead corporate financial strategy and commercial planning

  • Support capital raising and project financing initiatives

  • Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and strategic stakeholders

  • Oversee financial governance, reporting, and risk management

  • Support board-level reporting and engagement

  • Assist with strategic growth initiatives and commercial negotiations

  • Contribute to international expansion and funding activities


Requirements


  • 15+ years’ senior finance leadership experience

  • Strong background within mining, resources, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects

  • Proven experience in project finance and capital raising

  • Exposure to listed or internationally structured organisations

  • Strong investor relations and stakeholder management experience

  • Experience engaging with international financial markets

  • Commercially minded with strong strategic capability

  • Willingness to travel internationally


Preferred Experience


  • Exposure to multinational operations

  • Experience working across emerging markets or Africa

  • Strong understanding of large-scale project development environments


Location


Cape Town based with international travel requirements.

Copper Quail Global

About Copper Quail Global

Copper Quail Global is an international recruitment and executive search firm that connects exceptional talent with leading organizations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

We specialize in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Staffing, and Training — helping clients build high-performing teams that drive growth and innovation.

Our strength lies in deep sector expertise and global reach. Backed by years of hands-on industry experience, our consultants partner closely with clients to deliver recruitment strategies that align with each organization’s culture, structure, and long-term goals.

We serve a wide range of industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, FMCG, Agriculture, Financial Services, IT & Telecommunications, Engineering & Manufacturing, and NGOs.

Whether you’re scaling into new markets or strengthening your leadership pipeline, Copper Quail Global provides agile, end-to-end recruitment support designed for impact and longevity.

Why clients choose us:

🌍 Global Reach: Access to an extensive network of talent across continents.

💼 Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of your industry’s dynamics and challenges.

🧭 Tailored Solutions: Custom recruitment strategies built around your objectives.

🏆 Proven Results: A strong record of successful placements and long-term partnerships.

🤝 Exceptional Talent: Connecting you with candidates who lead, innovate, and deliver.

Copper Quail Global — Your trusted partner for global talent and local expertise.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2017
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