Company Description
At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making, it is how we do business. www.debeersgroup.com.
Role Purpose
The Chief Financial Officer drives financial performance through the provision of financial and management information and business performance analysis to senior stakeholders, while ensuring strong financial controls, effective governance, and robust financial and commercial processes through the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines. As a member of the DBGSS leadership team, the CFO contributes to overall leadership, strategic direction‑setting, and the development of the De Beers Midstream, providing continuous evaluation, support, and challenge of DBGSS performance and strategic objectives as a key financial business partner to the DBGSS Executive Vice President and executive team. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective financial KPIs across the Midstream business units, providing strategic financial input into the growth of Midstream programmes, and representing De Beers on the Boards of joint venture companies DTC Botswana and Namibia DTC, as well as acting as Board Director for DBGSS, DBHB, and other wholly owned De Beers Group companies.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance financial oversight of revenue and cost optimisation, operational decisions and profit opportunities
- Coordinate and control accounting functions, governance and risk management frameworks on a regional basis
- Provide financial and commercial analysis for appraisal of new Midstream opportunities
- Overall control of financial transactions including audit, treasury, tax compliance, AML and CFT systems
- Apply governance and compliance knowledge to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance
- Lead development of financial reports and controls, escalate emerging risks
- Lead budget and forecast processes and formulate financial targets
- Build people and organisational capability and culture
- Develop and implement financial KPIs for Midstream business units
- Represent De Beers financial interests on Boards
- Oversee DBGSS administration function
Qualifications (Essential)
- Undergraduate financial qualification (Bachelor’s / Honours or equivalent)
- CIMA / ACA / ACCA / ACMA or equivalent
- Proven track record in roles of similar complexity
Experience
- Senior leadership experience in Finance
- Financial and business planning and analysis
- Process improvement and change leadership
- Development of financial reports and controls
- High level of functional and technical competence
Knowledge And Skills
- Relationship management with tax, legal and external advisors
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Coaching and mentoring capability
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insight
- Senior‑level influencing and communication capability
- Strong business and commercial acumen
- Knowledge of production and sales metrics
Additional Information
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals.
Eligibility Criteria
This role is open to all suitably qualified individuals, and relocation support will be provided where required. Preference will be given to Botswana citizens, in line with the Botswana‑based, place‑anchored nature of the role. This is not a rotational, commuting, or fly‑in/fly‑out position. Travel requirements are limited, with customer exposure primarily in South Africa, UK, Botswana, Namibia, India and the Middle East.
Our Values
Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
