Job Title: Financial Controller
A key leadership role exists for an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial operations. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in the day-to-day finance function while also working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to provide insights that drive growth, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Financial Management and Reporting: Oversee day to day financial operations for multiple companies, preparing financial reports including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, identifying areas for cost enhancement.
* Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Flow: Lead and manage the annual operating budget, monitor actual performance against budget, maintain rolling forecasts to support cash flow.
* Compliance and Internal Controls: Manage tax and statutory obligations, act as the main point of contact for external accountants, auditors and regulatory bodies, ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
* Inventory, Job Costing and Manufacturing Finance: Oversee inventory accounting, stock valuations, stock takes and reconciliation processes, support job costing analysis, Bill of Materials costing, product profit analysis, capital project tracking, variance analysis.
* Strategic Support and Business Partnership: Provide input to business planning, strategic projects and investment decisions, conduct business case modelling, provide financial commentary and KPI reporting to management, participate in strategy sessions.
* Systems and Process Improvement: Evaluate finance systems and processes, identify automation opportunities and efficiency gains, lead the development and delivery of KPI and financial reporting enhancements.
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop the finance team, set clear team goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* Governance: Manage the insurance, banking and legal functions, manage a portfolio of properties, organize and coordinate management meetings and family board meetings, maintain risk and legal registers, ensuring good corporate governance.
Requirements:
* Degree qualified in Business or Commerce with Accounting major.
* CA or CPA qualified, or working towards.
* Proven experience in a similar type role, experience within the manufacturing sector / inventory / job costing environment highly desirable.
* Commercially minded, strong analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset, detail orientated.
* Well-developed IT skills and experience, including previous experience with ERP systems.
* Hands on experience improving systems, automating processes and developing financial reporting tools.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills including well developed communication, influencing and negotiating abilities.
* Experience leading and managing a small finance team.
* Previous experience working in family businesses with multiple business entities preferred.
Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Be part of a local family-owned and operated business.
* Positive team-based family values culture.
* Be trusted and given the autonomy to perform your role while being acknowledged for your contribution.
* Monthly lunches.
* EAP & Wellness Program.