Finance Director

We are seeking a seasoned and resilient
Group Finance Director
to lead the financial strategy and build scalable finance operations in a small but fast-growing international agribusiness considered a pioneer in its sector

Detalles del cliente

Fast-growing international agribusiness considered a pioneer in its sector

Descripción de la oferta

FINANCE DIRECTOR - Global Agribusiness Company

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and resilient
Group Finance Director
to lead the financial strategy and build scalable finance operations in a small but fast-growing international agribusiness considered a pioneer in its sector. This is a pivotal role for a pragmatic, hands-on leader with a proven track record in building and restructuring businesses, developing funding solutions, managing resources in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and interested in building an organization and company that is transforming the value chain of its sector.

The ideal candidate is not only experienced but also emotionally grounded - someone who thrives in small teams, and is as comfortable operating under demands of high profile investors as coaching all levels of collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute funding strategies (banking relationships, working capital and capex financing, subsidies).

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to sustain long-term business goals but also the potential swings of commodity cycles.

• Actively contribute to board-level discussions, shareholder interactions, and governance matters.

• Operational Excellence

• Build and professionalise finance processes and tools that are scalable yet pragmatic.

• Oversee cost control, working capital management, and financial reporting.

• Identify and implement cost structure and profitability improvements across the business.

• Problem-solving & Resilience

• Lead financial discipline and creativity in strategic investment projects, with a clear-eyed view of business realities.

• Equally comfortable at driving profitable growth as at cutting costs and implementing turnaround strategies to ensure financial sustainability.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and develop a small finance team.

• Participate/lead multi-functional project teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline

Perfil del candidato

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in finance leadership roles (CFO, Finance Director), ideally in agribusiness, commodities, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, Master's in Finance, or Executive Programme in Strategic Financial Management is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in both growth and restructuring environments.
• Proven-track record of delivering results.
• Hands-on executive who is comfortable working independently within small team environment.
• Excited by the prospect of being part of a business-building senior leadership team.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to plantation sites and international offices.

Oferta de empleo

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to be part of a business-building senior leadership team and shape the financial future of a globally significant agribusiness enterprise.
• Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and business building.
• A role with real impact - not just numbers, but livelihoods, sustainability, and legacy.

Desired Skills and Experience
We are seeking a seasoned and resilient Group Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and build scalable finance operations in a small but fast-growing international agribusiness considered a pioneer in its sector. This is a pivotal role for a pragmatic, hands-on leader with a proven track record in building and restructuring businesses, developing funding solutions, managing resources in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and interested in building an organization and company that is transforming the value chain of its sector.

The ideal candidate is not only experienced but also emotionally grounded - someone who thrives in small teams, and is as comfortable operating under demands of high profile investors as coaching all levels of collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

-Strategic Financial Leadership

-Develop and execute funding strategies (banking relationships, working capital and capex financing, subsidies).

-Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to sustain long-term business goals but also the potential swings of commodity cycles.

-Actively contribute to board-level discussions, shareholder interactions, and governance matters.

-Operational Excellence

-Build and professionalise finance processes and tools that are scalable yet pragmatic.

-Oversee cost control, working capital management, and financial reporting.

-Identify and implement cost structure and profitability improvements across the business.

-Problem-solving & Resilience

-Lead financial discipline and creativity in strategic investment projects, with a clear-eyed view of business realities.

-Equally comfortable at driving profitable growth as at cutting costs and implementing turnaround strategies to ensure financial sustainability.

-Team Leadership & Development

-Coach and develop a small finance team.

-Participate/lead multi-functional project teams.

-Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline

Candidate Profile

-Minimum 15-20 years of experience in finance leadership roles (CFO, Finance Director), ideally in agribusiness, commodities, manufacturing or industrial sectors.

-Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is essential.

-Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, Master's in Finance, or Executive Programme in --Strategic Financial Management is strongly preferred.

-Demonstrated experience in both growth and restructuring environments.

-Proven-track record of delivering results.

-Hands-on executive who is comfortable working independently within small team environment.

-Excited by the prospect of being part of a business-building senior leadership team.

-Fluent in English and Spanish.

-Willingness to travel occasionally to plantation sites and international offices.