Assistant Finance Business Unit Controller (Dairy)

Nestlé; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverages sector is seeking an Assistant BU Controller in Bryanston. This role focuses on financial analysis, supporting decision-making processes, and engaging with various corporate functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a strong proficiency in Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Finance Controller role.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in reporting, consolidation, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the strategy development process and scenario planning.
• Provide high-quality data for decision making, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Participate in Monthly Business Planning Process.

Skills

Strong analysis

Data synthesis

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Commercial experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance

CIMA or CA qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Location : Bryanston

Qualification : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or similar Commercial Degree

Experience : Minimum of 3 years' experience in Finance Controller role (e.g., Sales, Supply Chain Controller, Technical Controller, Shared Services Controller)

Closing Date : 1 July

Position Summary

With a history spanning over years, Nestlé didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance.

Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status.

We're now looking for an Assistant BU Controller in Bryanston.

Working as an Assistant BU Controller, you will be responsible for providing insight and strongly supporting a fact-based decision-making process, based on current business environment & specialist financial knowledge, and by challenging new strategies & new projects, as well as the status quo.

A day in the life of an Assistant BU Controller :

• Assist BU Controller in all aspects of the strategy development process and provide associated scenario planning to optimize shareholder value.
• Work closely with corporate costing and corporate control to provide high-quality data, timely frameworks, and reliable measurement of key KPIs.
• Ensure quality financial information is provided to the BU Controller for decision making, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
• Review monthly performance with the BU Controller, identify risks, and develop/follow up on action plans (including MOGE updates, PFME tracking, Trade Asset Management, and COGS analysis).
• Participate in the Monthly Business Planning Process (esp. MSR & CDF), providing transparency and guidance toward target achievement.
• Assist with facilitation of the MB / DF process for the BU.
• Prepare all Trade Asset CAPEX request files.
• Analyze and challenge factory monthly performance based on key indicators.
• Support BU in the NPDI process, ensuring timely selling price calculations and business plans.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc studies: M&A, Sourcing, Restructuring.

What will make you successful?

• CIMA or CA qualification preferred.
• Accounting / Finance Commercial Degree.
• 3+ years' experience within FMCG.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in reporting, consolidation, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong analysis and data synthesis skills.
• Strong SAP knowledge.
• Attention to detail with organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial experience within trade.
• Confident communication and presentation skills.
• Financial awareness of Return on Investment.