As the Financial Controller, you will be a trusted advisor to the Director and leadership team, providing insights and guidance to support critical business decisions, facilitate change and strengthen financial processes. You’ll be a driver to oversee and design financial strategy, reporting, and operations to elevate the company’s financial health and stability.

This is a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and requires a proactive mindset with superior operational expertise and energy to drive continuous improvements that promote strategic financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance, accurate financial reporting, and sound fiscal management to support the business model's scalability and profitability.
• Manage and optimise rebate systems and supplier relationships.
• Manage consolidation of reports, performance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Analyse revenue, profit margins, and expenses to inform cost management strategies.
• Oversee annual financial planning and provide commercial insights to leverage and influence results.
• Lead, grow and mentor an existing finance team as the business continues to grow.
• Ensure robust financial risk management frameworks are in place.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to meetings and strategic objectives.
• Implement and optimise financial controls and procedures.
• Deliver timely and accurate end-of-month (EOM) and end-of-financial-month (EFM) reports.
• Manage cashflow, forecasting, accounts receivable/payable, and payroll processes.

The ideal candidate:

• A minimum of 4 years as a financial controller with experience within FMCG, food retail, or large-format convenience sectors.
• Relevant tertiary education (CPA/CA desirable).
• IT-savvy, with strong analytical skills and experience leveraging financial systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative approach.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.
• Ability to facilitate financial strategies to propel efficiency and profitability.
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Skilled in stock control, reconciliations, and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you can have a great impact in a growing company, we encourage you to “APPLY NOW”.