Financial Manager: Construction & Mining (Zimbabwe Operations)

apartmentThe Legends Agency placeCape Town calendar_month 

Financial Manager: Construction & Mining (Zimbabwe Operations)

Lead. Influence. Build What Matters.
  • Location: Harare, Zimbabwe (Preferred)
  • Travel: ±75% between Zimbabwe & South Africa
  • Industry: Construction, Mining & Engineering

Step Into a Role Where Finance Meets Real-World Impact

This opportunity is built for a finance professional who wants more than a desk-bound reporting role.

Here, youll become the financial backbone of large-scale construction and mining projects that directly shape infrastructure, communities, and regional development.

You will operate at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, guiding project teams, influencing commercial decisions, and driving financial performance across a dynamic cross-border environment.

If you thrive in fast-moving, project-based environments and enjoy being close to the work happening on the ground, youll find this role deeply rewarding.

Why this role stands out
  • You will own the financial performance of an entire regional operation.
  • You will partner directly with senior leadership and project teams.
  • You will influence major decisions that affect profitability, growth, and sustainability.
  • You will gain exposure across borders, projects, and diverse operational environments.

This is a high-visibility role designed for someone who wants to lead, shape, and elevate finance in the construction and mining sectors.

What you will lead

Strategic & Operational Finance
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
  • Monthly and quarterly management accounts
  • Financial modelling, reporting, and commercial insights
Project-Based Financial Management
  • Job costing, WIP, margins, cost controls
  • Tracking project performance with on-site teams
  • Commercial decision support on active contracts
Cross-Border Governance & Compliance
  • Statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements (multi-jurisdiction)
  • Internal controls, risk management, and governance
  • Audit preparation and coordination
Leadership & Business Partnering
  • Collaborate with project managers and operational leads
  • Act as a trusted advisor on financial performance
  • Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems

Who Should Apply

Ideal Profile
  • 7+ years in a senior finance or Financial Manager role
  • Strong operational finance exposure in construction, engineering, or mining
  • Experience with project accounting, WIP, and site-based work
  • Comfortable working independently in remote or high-activity environments
  • Strong in stakeholder engagement and commercial decision-making
Qualifications
  • CA(SA), CA(Z), ACCA, CIMA, OR senior non-CA finance professional
  • Advanced Excel + ERP experience (Sage, SAP, etc.)
Location
  • First preference: Already based in Harare
  • Next best: SA-based candidates willing to be 75% in Zimbabwe
What This Opportunity Offers You
  • Influence the financial direction of high-value infrastructure projects
  • Gain significant regional and cross-border exposure
  • Work closely with senior decision-makers
  • Join a sector driving real economic impact
  • A role with long-term growth and leadership potential

This is a career-defining opportunity for a finance professional ready to take ownership, drive outcomes, and step into true operational leadership.

If you are ready to lead financial strategy in a fast-paced construction and mining environment, we want to hear from you.

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