Head of Finance Business Partnering - Value Add

About the position

Westfalia Fruit Products, situated in Midrand, Johannesburg, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering: Value Add



Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocados & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognized as the leading #avo experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Finance Business Partnering (reporting to Finance Director Africa) is responsible for driving financial performance, strategic planning, and profitability across the Value-Add businesses in South Africa (encompassing Customer and Convenience business units) by partnering closely with operational leadership teams. The role ensures that finance moves beyond transactional support into a value-adding, decision-support function, focusing on business growth, margin optimisation, cost analysis and cost control. Aligned to the finance restructure, this role leads the Business Planning function, enabling operations to focus on growth while central services handle transactional activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership teams to drive strategic decision-making and financial performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Provide deep insights into product costing, product margins, cost drivers, and profitability
• Support business growth initiatives, including new markets, products, and investments
• Drive cost optimisation and operational efficiency across the value chain
• Embed finance into cross-functional teams to support data-driven decisions
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team

Education:

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (essential)
• 8-10 years' experience in Finance
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business partnering, Costing and margin analysis, Internal Controls
• Industry experience in Agriculture / Farming (preferred), FMCG / Manufacturing / Food processing

Experience and Skills:

• Financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced Excel
• Strong understanding of financial governance and internal controls

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure

Remuneration:

• The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 13 April 2026

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 13 May 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful

Desired Skills:

• Finance
• Business
• Partnering