Financial Controller

Network Finance.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Controller in Cape Town to oversee financial operations in the Supply Chain & Logistics Department. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in finance, budgeting, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a relevant financial degree and at least 3 years of experience. If you are ready for this challenge, apply now!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in an analytical or finance role.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis acquired through related work experience.
• CIMA / CA(SA) preferred.
• Basic SQL proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial reports to support decision-making.
• Identify automation opportunities by redesigning processes.
• Oversee cost control initiatives and budgets.
• Supervise capital expenditure and cash flow planning.
• Analyze business processes for enhancements.
• Implement monthly performance reporting.
• Communicate recommendations based on analysis.
• Provide analytical support for new initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel proficiency

Warehouse cost management

E-Commerce knowledge

Education

Relevant financial degree / qualification

Tools

Oracle

TM1

Looker

Qlik

Sage

PowerBI

Job description

Job Overview

Join Our Team as a Financial Controller in the Supply Chain & Logistics Department – Drive Financial Excellence!

Reference: NFP -Bri-1 Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations within the department, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Your primary focus will be on managing financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, preferably within the logistics or supply chain industry, with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Developing financial reports to support business decision‑making and achieve financial and strategic goals.
• Identifying opportunities for automation by evaluating and redesigning current processes and reports.
• Analyzing and overseeing cost control initiatives in alignment with budgets.
• Supervising capital expenditure, including cash flow planning.
• Assessing business processes to identify areas for enhancement and streamlining within the finance team.
• Implementing monthly performance reporting for divisions and departments, highlighting variances and suggesting measures to enhance profitability.
• Considering various scenarios and potential outcomes to recommend actions based on analysis.
• Communicating recommendations and relevant information, and adjusting analysis based on different business scenarios.
• Conducting analysis to provide insights into risks and opportunities to influence strategies and decisions.
• Contributing analytical and decision support to new initiatives through participation in special projects.
• Establishing and maintaining cross‑functional relationships with key business partners to ensure alignment on strategies for maximizing financial results.
• Assisting in the annual budgeting process and handling ad hoc tasks as requested by senior finance and management.

Requirements

• Relevant financial degree / qualification
• 3+ Years relevant experience in an analytical / finance role
• CIMA / CA(SA) Advantageous
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience
• Warehouse cost management experience will be an advantage
• E-Commerce or Retail experience will be an advantage
• High proficiency in advanced Excel
• Basic SQL and advantage
• Exposure to existing systems (Oracle, TM1, Looker, Qlik, Sage, PowerBI) and advantage
• If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.