Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
Ready to own the numbers at a manufacturer that's been making everyday life easier for over 100 year

POSITION INFO:
Ready to own the numbers at a manufacturer that's been making everyday life easier for over 100 years? We're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to keep our finances accurate, our controls tight and our leadership team well informed. Why join this team? This is the role that makes the finance function work. You'll report directly to the CFO and turn complex manufacturing data into clear insights that shape real business decisions. You'll work closely with sales, operations, procurement and the executive team, and lead a finance team you can develop and grow. What you will be doing: Managing month-end and year-end close and keeping the general ledger accurate Preparing monthly management accounts and explaining material variances Overseeing inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and product costing Analysing manufacturing variances and product and customer margins Preparing cash-flow forecasts and reporting on working capital Coordinating the finance side of the annual budget and supporting forecasts Maintaining strong financial controls, segregation of duties and policy compliance Leading external audit preparation and supporting the annual financial statements Ensuring VAT and other statutory submissions are accurate and on time Improving and automating finance processes within our ERP system Leading, developing and setting clear standards for the finance team What we are looking for: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field CA(SA), CIMA/CGMA or ACCA advantageous 7-10 years' progressive finance and accounting experience At least 3 years in a financial controller, financial management or senior accounting role Manufacturing, FMCG or distribution experience preferred Practical experience in inventory, costing and manufacturing variances Solid knowledge of IFRS and South African tax requirements External audit and statutory compliance experience Advanced Excel skills ERP experience, ideally JD Edwards Proven experience leading and developing finance staff Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and high integrity What is in it for you: A permanent, management-level position Direct reporting line to the CFO with real influence on decisions Exposure to the full manufacturing value chain The opportunity to lead and shape a capable finance team Room to improve systems and processes and see the impact Competitive salary and benefits [please add specifics] Please note if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.