Chief Financial Officer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Glencore Full time

**Job highlights**
- Finance, Information Systems, and Supply Chain functions
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- The role is crucial in ensuring financial strength, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with global objectives, all within the context of the dynamic and complex environments of the African mining sector.

**Job ID**
- 02O - 000335/24**Closing date**
- 01/03/2024**Last Updated**
- 07/02/2024***
- Chief Financial Officer - Copper AfricaReference Number
- Ref. No. GCA140
- Location
- Melrose, Johannesburg
- Department
- Copper Industrial Assets Department, Africa Region
- Finance, Systems and Supply (FSS) Division
- Reporting to
- CEO - Copper Africa
- CFO - Copper Industrial AssetsWe are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic leadership and management across Finance, Information Systems, and Supply Chain functions for the Copper Department's operations in Africa. This encompasses overseeing the financial and commercial performance of two large-scale copper and cobalt mines in the DRC, as well as managing the financial and administrative functions of two corporate offices located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Kinshasa, DRC. The role is crucial in ensuring financial strength, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with global objectives, all within the context of the dynamic and complex environments of the African mining sector.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Develop and execute financial and commercial strategies to support the Africa region’s growth and profitability.
- Lead investment and capital allocation decisions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee financial stability, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Drive efficiency and innovation within the Finance, Information Systems and Supply Chain operations.
- Achievement of Financial Targets and Operational Efficiencies: Ensuring the division meets or exceeds its financial goals and operates at peak efficiency.
- Effective Management of Financial Risks and Compliance: Maintaining robust financial risk management frameworks and ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Successful Integration of Financial Strategies with Business Operations: Aligning financial strategies with the division’s operational activities to support sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
- Building Strong, Collaborative Relationships: Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the division’s strategic position and reputation.
- Training and Development of Employees: Implementing comprehensive training and development programs for employees within the Finance, Information Systems, and Supply Chain functions. This includes fostering a culture of continuous learning, enhancing team capabilities, and ensuring succession planning to support the division's long-term objectives and adaptability to changing industry landscapes.

Key Relationships:
- Copper Africa Leadership Team
- Copper Global Functions (Assurance, Business Development, Communication, Environment and Community, Finance Systems and Supply (FSS), Health and Safety, Human Resources, Legal, Operational Excellence, Technology and Decarbonisation, Strategy, Technical Services and Major Projects)
- Group Functions (mainly Compliance, Tax, Treasury)

This role will be based in South Africa, reporting to CEO of Copper Africa and the CFO of Copper Industrial AssetsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent)

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 15 years of financial management and commercial experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role within the mining sector or a related industry
- Extensive experience in managing financial and commercial operations, strategic planning, and reporting within complex, multinational organisations. This includes significant experience with joint venture operations, highlighting an understanding of the complexities and challenges of managing financial practices and relationships in joint ventures.
- Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a complex, global organization
- Experience in Africa and knowledge of the mining industry, particularly in copper and cobalt, is highly desirable. This should include familiarity with the regulatory, economic, and cultural environment in the region.
- Exceptional ability to manage, motivate, and lead teams across Finance, Information Systems, and Supply Chain functions, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment
- Advanced capability to solve complex problems in dynamic and high-pressure environments, utilising strategic thinking to navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
- Proficient in constructing detailed financial models and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies to secure the division’s financial health
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