Chief Financial Officer

Tasks

Atlantis Foundries is a key production site of Daimler Truck AG, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality cast automotive components. Located in Atlantis Industria in the Western Cape, the foundry plays an important role in supporting Daimler Truck.

Main Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is to actively manage and control all commercial and financial aspects of the business. The role is responsible for ensuring transparent financial governance, effective planning and controlling, risk management, and full compliance with legal and internal financial regulations across Finance, Controlling, Accounting, and Treasury. The CFO provides strategic business leadership and decision support to executive management and the Board.

Summary of Responsibility Areas

- Provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the Executive Management Team, contributing to business planning, board reporting, and decision-making - Lead financial planning and control, including operational plans, forecasts, budgets, revenue, costs, stock, and transfer pricing - Oversee investment planning, CAPEX, and financial feasibility studies to support sustainable business growth - Ensure robust financial governance through effective risk management, internal controls, and compliance with legal, statutory, and Daimler Truck AG requirements - Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, and serve as key interface with corporate, internal and external auditors - Drive financial performance, cost optimisation, and sustained profitability - Lead, develop, and manage the Finance and Controlling team, including performance management, skills development, and succession planning - Act as the key financial partner to Atlantis Foundries management, Daimler Truck AG, internal departments, and external service providers

Qualifications

- Must be employed at Management Level (L5) in Daimler Truck AG with enrolment or completion of the Emerging Leadership Journey (ELJ) program - Bachelor Level Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related field - Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior leadership roles with experience operating at Executive Management or Board level - Exposure to international corporate structures and reporting requirements (Daimler Truck advantage) - Experience working with corporate and external auditors - Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge and experience in: - Risk management and internal control systems - Compliance with statutory, legal and corporate guidelines - Financial Controlling, Reporting and Accounting - International trading terms and conditions - Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Control including CAPEX planning and investment controlling - Financial evaluation and feasibility studies