Business Controller Sub-Saharan Africa

Our client is a leader in delivering cutting-edge sustainable industrial solutions across diverse industries from energy and infrastructure to research and manufacturing. As part of their growth journey in Sub-Saharan Africa, they are seeking a strategic Regional Business Controller for Finance Strategy & Innovation who can balance financial leadership with business transformation.

This isn't your typical number-crunching role. You will be driving finance strategy, shaping organizational culture, supporting international expansion, and leading key transformation programmes like SPARK. As the right hand to senior leadership, your mission will be to bring financial transparency, modernization, and innovation to the organization's operations throughout the region.

Please apply directly on our website at [insert application link].

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide clear and consistent financial direction aligned with the 3-year strategic roadmap.
• Offer deep financial insights and guidance to support strategic initiatives and business expansion.
• Maintain transparency of financial data through robust reporting and analysis.
• Support the development and implementation of the full potential plan by guarding templates and enabling transparency.

• Drive modernization and optimization of finance structures for increased efficiency.
• Develop and implement tools and training to increase financial awareness across teams.
• Lead financial awareness programs at all levels of the organization.
• Identify and solve operational challenges in new markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Inspire and coach the Business Control team to high performance and value-driven leadership.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, speed, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote leadership development and ensure employees reach their full potential.
• Support talent identification and succession planning across finance and other departments.

• Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Communicate the ASR vision clearly to the finance team and other departments.
• Prioritize and execute initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain a strong customer and stakeholder focus throughout all financial operations.

Minimum Requirements :

• Matric Certificate Essential
• Master's Degree in Finance, Engineering, IT, or equivalent through experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Business Controller or Financial Leadership role within the engineering sector
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Proven track record of driving cultural and operational change
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced multicultural environment is advantageous

Key Skills