Financial Controller

South Africa·Somerset Westmid

Finance & AccountingController

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Are you passionate about financial leadership, commercial performance, and driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Financial Controller to join our dynamic team. In this role,

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Finance & AccountingController

Are you passionate about financial leadership, commercial performance, and driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Financial Controller to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will oversee the financial operations, controls, reporting, and commercial support functions of the business while serving as the key link between the operating companies and the Rohloff Shared Services Centre (RSC). You will provide financial insight, ensure reporting accuracy, drive cash flow performance, and lead the Accounts and Sales Coordination teams to support business growth and profitability.

Oversee the financial operations of Panterra and PartsCorp.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting submissions.
Prepare and review management reports, financial analyses, and performance dashboards.
Monitor business performance and investigate significant variances.
Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making.
Ensure reporting integrity and compliance with financial policies.

Manage and monitor cash flow performance and forecasting.
Ensure forecast accuracy and identify potential cash flow risks.
Drive working capital optimization initiatives.
Support business leaders in maintaining strong financial discipline.

Oversee debtors and creditors processes and controls.
Monitor debtor days and implement strategies to improve collections.
Ensure creditor reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
Partner with Shared Services to resolve outstanding queries and improve efficiencies.

Provide financial and commercial support to business leaders.
Conduct profitability analysis and margin reviews.
Support pricing decisions with financial insights and recommendations.
Analyze sales performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure quotation governance and margin compliance standards are maintained.

Act as the primary liaison between operating businesses and Rohloff Shared Services Centre (RSC).
Ensure financial queries and requests are resolved within agreed service levels.
Drive effective collaboration between finance teams and operational stakeholders.
Monitor service delivery and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts and Sales Coordination teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Set clear objectives and monitor team KPI achievement.
Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.

Maintain strong internal financial controls and governance practices.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Monitor and mitigate financial risks.
Support internal and external audit processes.
Drive compliance with reporting and financial control standards.

Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational processes.
Drive automation and efficiency initiatives.
Enhance reporting capabilities and financial controls.
Support ERP optimization initiatives, particularly within Business Central.
Lead projects that improve business performance and financial visibility.

Bachelor's Degree in: Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in financial or commercial finance environment
Minimum 2 years leadership experience
Experience in financial reporting and financial analysis
Strong debtors and creditor management experience
Proven cash flow management and forecasting expierence
Experience working within a multi-company enviroment
Strong understanding of budgeting, controls, and financial governance
Experience using ERP systems. preferably Business Central
Experience working with shared services structure
Commercial finance and business partnering experience
Strong understanding of budgeting, controls, and financial governance
Strong reporting and analytical skills
Experience leading and developing finance teams