Senior Group Financial Controller: Strategy & Governance

Cedar; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,193,000 - 1,931,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar, a not-for-profit with an international presence, is seeking a Group Financial Controller in the North West. This senior role oversees financial control, reporting, consolidation and governance, reporting to the Global Director of Finance.

You will lead the annual audit, strengthen controls and provide insights to support growth. Responsibilities include leading monthly reporting, cross-entity consolidation, and statutory compliance, while developing robust governance and partnering with

Qualifications

• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally 7+ years PQE.
• Extensive experience within financial control, Group reporting, consolidation and financial management.
• Previous experience in a senior finance position such as Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar.
• Strong experience of external audit, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• A track record of strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating finance teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex financial data and modelling.
• Experience of ERP and financial management systems, together with financial consolidation and reporting tools.
• The ability to produce high-quality management information and Board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's financial reporting and control agenda across the organisation.
• Manage consolidation of financial results across multiple Group entities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Lead the annual external audit process and address findings.
• Oversee balance sheet, cash flow and working capital integrity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive improvements in processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to support performance.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Job description

Cedar, a not-for-profit with an international presence, is seeking a Group Financial Controller in the North West. This senior role oversees financial control, reporting, consolidation and governance, reporting to the Global Director of Finance.

You will lead the annual audit, strengthen controls and provide insights to support growth. Responsibilities include leading monthly reporting, cross-entity consolidation, and statutory compliance, while developing robust governance and partnering with