OCFO Solutions

11/02/2026

“Experienced Financial Operations Lead (MBL, 20+ yrs @ BHP, Sasol, RPM) available IMMEDIATELY for remote SME consulting. Specialise in cash flow fixes, KPI dashboards, Xero/SAP optimisation. Recent: Plant ops turnaround @ MOS Marketing. Kleinmond-based, global remote OK. CV attached—DM to discuss contracts! Link to LinkedIn”

PIERRE IMMELMAN
Financial Operations & Business Management Professional (MBL) Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa | +27 82 822 1283 [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-immelman-bussiness-turnaround-consultant/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Financial and Operations Executive with over 20 years of experience optimising profitability, streamlining workflows, and leading remote teams. Proven expertise in the Mining, Agriculture, and Professional Services sectors (BHP Billiton, Sasol, RPM). MBA-qualified strategist with strong technical proficiency in SAP, Xero, and Sage. Specialises in turning around chaotic financial environments, implementing cost controls, and driving operational efficiency for SMEs and large corporates. Available for remote or hybrid engagements globally.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial Management: Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Cost Accounting, CAPEX.
• Operations Leadership: Remote Team Management, Process Optimisation, KPI Dashboard Design.
• Systems & Tech: SAP, Xero, Sage (Pastel), Xeras, MS Project, Advanced Excel, Zoom/Teams.
• Compliance: Internal Audits, Tax Management, Contract Negotiation, Reporting (IFRS/GAAP).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE BUSINESS CONSULTANT | Remote / Hybrid Financial & Operations Strategist | Jun 2025 – Present
• Provide high-level financial oversight and operational consulting to SME clients.
• Design and implement KPI dashboards to identify and address profit leaks, enhancing cash flow visibility.
• Manage CRM systems and execute digital outreach strategies (LinkedIn/Meta) for client acquisition.
• Optimise remote workflows to enable clients to manage distributed teams effectively.
MOS MARKETING (Agriculture) | Witsand, Western Cape Plant & Operations Manager | Dec 2023 – May 2025
• Directed full plant operations, including budgeting, resource planning, and inventory control.
• Implemented strict financial controls that reduced waste and improved operational margins.
• Managed staff workflows using MS Teams, ensuring high productivity in a hybrid work setting.
• Developed daily reporting structures to track production output against financial targets.
Independent Consulting Services | Pretoria Gauteng| Oct 2019 – Dec 2022
• Built a service-based business from the ground up, managing all financial planning, marketing, and administration.
• Note: Demonstrated entrepreneurial grit and full-cycle business management skills.
INANI LETHU (Mining Services) | Ermelo, Mpumalanga Financial Management Consultant | Feb 2018 – Sep 2019
• Designed robust financial forecasts and cash flow models to support strategic decision-making.
• Strengthened internal control environments and enhanced the accuracy of monthly financial reporting.
• Conducted detailed CAPEX reviews to ensure optimal capital allocation.
RUNGE PINCOCK MINARCO (RPM) | Witbank (Remote/Global) Manager of Operations | Jul 2011 – Sep 2016
• Managed large-scale financial planning projects for global mining clients (Australia, Malaysia, Southern Africa).
• Led cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, utilising remote collaboration tools to deliver projects on time and under budget.
• Oversaw project budgets and coordinated financial deliverables for major accounts like BHP and Sasol.
BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA | Various Sites Group Financial Planning Lead | Apr 1998 – Jun 2011
• Led financial planning teams across multiple mining divisions, managing "Life of Mine" planning and cost reporting.
• Implemented rigorous contract and supplier cost controls, significantly reducing external spend.
• Championed finance process improvement initiatives across production units.
EARLIER CAREER
• Financial Accountant: Anglo Coal (1996 – 1998) – Managed internal audits, tax filings, and monthly reporting.
• Project Accountant: SASOL Syferfontein Colliery (1993 – 1996) – Controlled budgeting and project cost reporting.
EDUCATION
• Master of Business Leadership (MBL) | UNISA
• BCom Honours (Business Administration) | UNISA
• BCom Financial Management | University of Pretoria
• Project Management Professional (PMP/PMBOK) | PMI
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ERP & Accounting: SAP, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Xeras.
• Productivity: Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced Excel), MS Project.
• Remote Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, OneDrive, Dropbox.

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10/02/2026

Optimise Business Processes and Maximise Net Cash Flow
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Tightening up how things run day to day shifts more attention to money moving in and out. Smooth workflows often come from rethinking when tasks happen, not just speeding them up. For any practice, timing income against expenses shapes stability. Ideas borrowed from large-scale efficiency models apply even at smaller scales. Practical tweaks matter more than sweeping changes most of the time. Strategy hides in scheduling, billing rhythms, and client check-in patterns. Small moves compound quietly behind steady results.

Tightening up how things run day to day shifts more attention to money moving in and out. Smooth workflows often come from rethinking when tasks happen, not just speeding them up.

02/02/2026

Optimise Business Processes and Maximise Net Cash Flow

Tightening up how things run day to day shifts more attention to money moving in and out. Smooth workflows often come from rethinking when tasks happen, not just speeding them up.

21/01/2026

Operations & Cash Flow Optimisation (Fractional/Contract Support)

Growing a business and sustaining it today often brings a specific type of chaos: cash flow becomes tight, operations become messy, and your finance team becomes overwhelmed. You need senior-level expertise to fix the structure, but you likely don't want the overhead of a full-time, permanent executive salary.

That is exactly where I fit in.

I am a Fractional Financial Operations Lead and Business Turnaround Consultant based in the Western Cape. I specialise in entering complex environments, mining, agriculture, and industrial SMEs, and stabilising them.

I don't need training, nor do I require hand-holding. I have over 20 years of experience in this field, working with heavyweights such as BHP Billiton and RPM, as well as agile SMEs.

Here is the specific value I bring to your table immediately:
• The "Fixer" Mindset: I identify profit leaks, wasted inventory, and inefficient workflows within the first 30 days.
• Systems Expertise: Whether you run SAP, Xero, or Sage, I can optimise your reporting so you finally have numbers you can trust to make decisions.
• Remote & Autonomous: I have managed teams across Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa remotely. I hit the ground running, requiring zero management time from you.
• Cost Efficiency: As a fractional consultant, I deliver the output of a seasoned MBL-qualified Executive for a fraction of the full-time cost.

I am not looking for a "career ladder" to climb. I am looking for a business that needs its operations tightened and its cash flow protected.

Are you open to a brief 10-minute discussion to see if I can help alleviate some of the operational weight on your shoulders?

Contact me

Pierre Immelman (MBL) Financial Operations & Turnaround Specialist +27 82 822 1283 https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-immelman-bussiness-turnaround-consultant

14/01/2026

Growing a business and sustaining it today often brings a specific type of chaos: cash flow becomes tight, operations become messy, and your finance team becomes overwhelmed. You need senior-level expertise to fix the structure, but you likely don't want the overhead of a full-time, permanent executive salary.
That is exactly where I fit in.
I am a Fractional Financial Operations Lead and Business Turnaround Consultant based in the Western Cape. I specialise in entering complex environments, mining, agriculture, and industrial SMEs, and stabilising them. I don't need training, and I don't require hand-holding. I have over 20 years of experience in this field, working with heavyweights such as BHP Billiton and RPM, as well as agile SMEs.
Here is the specific value I bring to your table immediately:
• The "Fixer" Mindset: I identify profit leaks, wasted inventory, and inefficient workflows within the first 30 days.
• Systems Expertise: Whether you run SAP, Xero, or Sage, I can optimise your reporting so you finally have numbers you can trust to make decisions.
• Remote & Autonomous: I have managed teams across Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa remotely. I hit the ground running, requiring zero management time from you.
• Cost Efficiency: As a fractional consultant, I deliver the output of a seasoned MBL-qualified Executive for a fraction of the full-time cost.
I am not looking for a "career ladder" to climb. I am looking for a business that needs its operations tightened and its cash flow protected.
Are you open to a brief 10-minute discussion to see if I can take some of the operational weight off your shoulders?

Call me, email or WhatsApp me:
Pierre Immelman (MBL) Financial Operations & Turnaround Specialist +27 82 822 1283

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