Wine jobs in South Africa

In a nutshell, we’re all about making the world of wine a better place. We fund and source directly from independent winemakers to bring customers better quality wine for a better price. No thirsty middlemen as far as the eye can see.

It’s a different way of doing things, sure. But it works. We’re one of the UK’s favourite wine clubs, shipping over 1 million (!) cases a year to curious wine lovers. And with an ambitious road ahead, we’ve got no plans on plugging the cork on growth.

Our global team (we have offices in the US and Australia, too) is entrepreneurial by nature, obsessive about customer experience and driven by performance. All things that make Naked a great place to grow both personally and professionally. And yes, we like wine. A lot.

It takes a village to be Naked. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for eager talent to join the club. And now, we’re looking for a detail-driven and proactive Stock Controller to take the lead on all things stock-related in our finance team. You'll play a key role in managing stock reconciliations, driving process improvements, and turning complex inventory data into clear, actionable insights. If you’re a qualified finance professional with a passion for accuracy, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in inventory and operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Location & Flexible Working - We know there is more to life than work and finding the right balance is important. That's why we offer flexible, hybrid working. Our only specific ask is that you're able to spend at least 1 day per week in our Norwich office.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Completing accurate and timely monthly stock reconciliations and managing all associated stock reporting.
• Preparing and presenting month-end stock reporting to the finance and operations teams.
• Having a strong understanding of stock valuation components, including duty, excise, and standard costing methods.
• Staying up to date with relevant customs and excise legislation.
• Setting budgets and monthly forecasts, with support from the Operations Finance Business Partner.
• Reviewing and forecasting foreign exchange forward contracts to support the management of FX risk.
• Creating and presenting stock management reports—including stock levels, ageing, and obsolescence—to both finance and non-finance teams.
• Driving inventory clearance activity through analysis of slow-moving and obsolete stock.
• Using KPIs (e.g. forward days cover, inventory level vs. forward sales, open to buy) to highlight emerging inventory and purchasing risks.
• Supporting the Operations Finance Business Partner in analysing results against budget and forecast.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, working with the Financial Controller to implement corrective actions.
• Collaborating closely with the warehouse team to understand, document, and manage inventory processes.
• Identifying and driving cost-saving opportunities across stock management.
• Working with the Group Assurance Manager to maintain strong internal controls and evidence compliance.
• Supporting the delivery of successful internal and external audits.
• Project managing stock counts across the business.
• Supporting the development of inventory finance reporting systems and cross-functional processes.
• Assisting with ad hoc project work as needed.

We're looking for:

• A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 2+ years post-qualified experience, including inventory accounting.
• Naturally analytical, accurate, and data-driven.
• A strong problem solver with a proactive approach.
• An excellent communicator, able to bridge the gap between finance and non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced in Excel, with the skills to manage and interpret complex data.

You have:

• Ambition (dream big): translating strategy into action (projects, tasks and processes)
• Judgement (make good decisions): identifying the need for tactical change and leading implementation
• Discipline (adhere to high standards): following results closely and adapting plans as necessary
• Influence (have a big impact): facilitating collaboration and managing talent effectively
• Accountability (take full responsibility): delivering results - identifying issues and setting up ways to avoid them

Finally you live by our Naked values:

• You support all stakeholders from the Winemaker, through to the Customer. We are Naked Together
• You embrace growth, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to overcome obstacles
• You always start with our customers and winemakers
• You keep it simple and are data-led, from the wine itself to the ways of working
• You do the right thing, holding yourself accountable with honesty and openness

Recruitment Process
Application > Hiring Manager Interview > Final interview

As part of the Naked family, we want you to know we've got your back. Here are a few of the perks you'll enjoy when you join the team…

• A competitive salary of £45k pa plus annual bonus potential
• 26 days holiday and bank holidays (you can buy or sell holiday too)
• A £300 annual personal development budget - we're passionate about supporting people to follow their dreams inside or outside of Naked
• £450 every year to treat yourself to some of our delicious wines...all in the name of research, of course
• We want to do our bit for the community and give everyone paid leave to volunteer
• We have Wellbeing Champions and access to mindfulness resources including the Headspace app
• Enhanced parental leave
• Honeymoon leave - newlyweds get an extra week of annual leave
• We like to surprise and delight you with lovely thoughtful gifts including Naked Wine and lots more...

Equal Opportunities

At Naked Wines, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity in fostering a truly remarkable experience for all our winemakers and customers. Our commitment extends beyond wine to building a workforce that reflects the wide array of perspectives and experiences found across the UK. We believe that embracing diversity in our teams enables us to provide exceptional service and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, with a strong commitment to promoting equity in both physical and mental health for everyone. To achieve this, Naked Wines encourages applications from individuals of disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ community members, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with lived experiences of discrimination.

Accessibility and Adjustments

Naked Wines is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We strive to be as accommodating as possible to ensure all candidates can participate fully. If you have specific requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In your application, feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc) to help us better address and respect your identity throughout the process.