Financial Controller

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng seeks a commercially astute Financial Controller to own the financial function, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance and business decisions. This role strengthens controls and translates financial insight into action within a technology/energy context.

You will lead a finance team, oversee reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and ensure compliance and robust governance while fostering operational efficiency and strategic partnering.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• 5+ years' post-articles experience.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Financial Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Commercially minded with strong business partnering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance.
• Oversee audit, tax, statutory and compliance requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and operational efficiency.
• Partner with senior management and operational stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

CA(SA) qualified

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP proficiency

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A well-established technology-driven business operating within the energy sector is looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial function and play a key role in supporting business performance. This is not a role for someone who wants to spend their career buried in reconciliations and month-end checklists. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, provide meaningful financial insights, strengthen controls and processes, and help translate financial information into better business decisions. If you're looking for a role that combines technical finance, commercial exposure, leadership and genuine business influence, this opportunity deserves a conversation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly financial reporting and month-end close processes
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements and management reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance
• Oversee audit, tax, statutory and compliance requirements
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and operational efficiency
• Partner with senior management and operational stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

Job Experience & Skills Required

• CA(SA) qualification essential
• 5+ years' post-articles experience
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Financial Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
• Commercially minded with strong business partnering capabilities
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience managing and developing a finance team
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within a project-driven, engineering, technology or energy environment would be advantageous

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to move beyond simply reporting the numbers and become a finance leader who helps shape what happens next.

You’ll gain exposure to senior decision-makers, influence business performance and have the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing and technically driven organisation.

This opportunity offers a competitive, market-related remuneration package aligned with the level of experience and expertise required.