Financial Controller

Healix International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Healix International is seeking a Commercial, strategic Financial Controller to lead our finance team and protect the financial health of our international business. Location can be Esher, UK, or Cape Town, SA, guiding governance and strategic insight for senior leadership.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with extensive management accounting experience, FRS 102 expertise, and strong stakeholder management skills to influence across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven leadership across management accounting and financial control in international/high-growth settings.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102, statutory reporting, and VAT/tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end financial operations across global entities.
• Lead the group finance team and partner with senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, rolling forecasting, and variance analysis for executives.
• Manage external audits, statutory filings, and international tax compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance in line with FRS 102.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial modelling

ERP/Accounting platforms

Stakeholder management

Communication

Finance team mentoring

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

Location: Healix Group, Ground Floor, Brookside Office Park, 11 Imam Haron Rd

Financial Controller

At Healix, our mission starts with putting people first. We are seeking a commercial, strategic, and meticulous Financial Controller to champion the financial health, governance, and sustained growth of our international business. Leading an accomplished finance team, you will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, transforming complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive decisions. We are looking to recruit for this role either in Esher, UK, or Cape Town, SA.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification).
• Substantial leadership experience across management accounting and financial control within a high-growth or international environment.
• Proven track record of empowering, coaching, and developing high-performing finance professionals.
• Deep expertise in FRS 102, statutory reporting, and corporate tax/VAT compliance.
• Strong technical aptitude with advanced financial modelling skills and modern ERP/accounting platforms.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence across all levels.

Desirable

• Experience navigating multi-entity group structures and cross-border currency exposure.
• Knowledge of global reward schemes, international tax compliance, and overseas operations.

Why Join Healix?

We believe our people are our greatest strength. Guided by our core values—Put People First, Think Independently, and Earn Trust—we foster an inclusive environment where fresh perspectives thrive. You will gain wide exposure across our global operations, influence strategic business decisions, and enjoy continuous professional development.

About The Role

As Financial Controller, you will direct end-to-end financial operations, enhance governance frameworks, and spearhead financial planning across our global entities.

• Inspire and develop the group finance team, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous professional growth.
• Oversee group cash flow management, working capital, and multi-currency liquidity to maximise operational efficiency.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and strategic commentaries for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles in close collaboration with departmental leaders.
• Lead external audit cycles, statutory filings, and international tax compliance including VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and P11D submissions.
• Champion best-in-class internal controls, streamlining financial processes and ensuring alignment with FRS 102 standards.
• Partner with People and Operations teams on international benefits, pensions, and reward structures.

Required Criteria

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in a Financial Controller, Financial Control or senior Management Accounts role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including in-depth knowledge of FRS 102, statutory accounts preparation, VAT compliance, audits and financial controls.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a finance team while effectively partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within a multi-entity and/or international group environment, including foreign currency transactions and overseas reporting requirements.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes in a growing or complex organisation.

Closing Date Friday 6th November, 2026

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience