Financial Manager: Poultry Division- VKB Group x1
Job Details
- Position: Financial Manager: Poultry Division
- Company: VKB Group
- Division: Poultry Group – VKB Agri Processors
- Companies: Grain Field Chickens (Pty) Ltd and QPro Feeds (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Reitz, Free State
- Department: Other
- Post Date: 7 August 2026
- Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Overview
VKB Group is looking for a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function within its Poultry Group.
The successful candidate will serve as the head of finance for the Poultry Group, with a primary focus on Grain Field Chickens, while also providing oversight to QPro Feeds. The role involves managing the Group’s financial operations, developing financial strategies, monitoring performance and providing strategic financial insights to support growth and profitability.
The ideal candidate should be an experienced financial professional with a background in FMCG, manufacturing, processing or retail, and be comfortable engaging with Executive Committee (EXCO) and Board-level stakeholders.
About the Poultry Group
Grain Field Chickens (Pty) Ltd and QPro Feeds (Pty) Ltd form part of the Poultry Group within VKB Agri Processors.
The operations include:
- A chicken abattoir in Reitz.
- Feed mills in Vrede and Bethlehem.
Key Responsibilities
The Financial Manager will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Taking divisional ownership of relevant budgets.
- Reporting company performance and key focus areas to management and EXCO.
- Developing and implementing financial strategies that support business growth and profitability.
- Managing cash flow, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Conducting financial analysis and providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Leading and mentoring the finance and administration team.
- Promoting continuous improvement within the finance function.
- Managing financial and business risks.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Supporting new system design and implementation.
- Overseeing financial systems and ERP functionality.
- Managing financial aspects of business projects.
- Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits.
- Providing strategic direction through the analysis of financial statements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Relevant experience in Manufacturing, Processing or FMCG.
- A strong accounting background with completed articles, preferably SAICA or SAIPA.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, CIMA or a related field.
- At least 7 years’ experience in a financial management role, preferably within the milling or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Advantageous Experience
Experience in raw material management and procurement, particularly exposure to:
- SAFEX
- Commodities
will be advantageous but is not required.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong deadline management and ownership mentality.
- Excellent organisational and accuracy skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High levels of ethics, consistency and integrity.
- Strong leadership and change management abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Strong teamwork and ability to uphold VKB’s organisational culture.
- Ability to identify problems and improvement opportunities through financial analysis.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business operations.
About VKB Group
VKB Group is an agricultural company operating across the food supply chain, from farming and production to processing, logistics and national and international markets.
Its regional brands include VKB, GWK and NTK, while its purpose is centred on making a positive impact on employees, producers, customers, communities and the broader industry.